Annabel Shen Tu1 and Andrew Park2, 1Phillips Academy Andover, USA, 2California State Polytechnic University, USA
Medifact is a mobile application designed to combat the growing problem of medical misinformation by providing users with accurate and trustworthy medical information [1]. This research focused on evaluating the app’s effectiveness through two experiments. The first experiment assessed user perceptions of information accuracy, revealing generally high confidence in the app's content, though with some identified areas for improvement. The second experiment evaluated overall user satisfaction, with high scores for usability and design but noting the need for better information accessibility. Challenges related to data sourcing and system scalability were identified, and potential solutions were proposed. Despite these challenges, Medifact demonstrates significant potential as a reliable resource for public health education [2]. This research highlights the importance of continuous improvement in data validation and user interface design to ensure that Medifact remains a trusted tool for combating medical misinformation.
Health Information, Medicine, Mobile Application, Flutter
