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Interviews were analysed using deductive content analysis based on the User Version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec037\">\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Data mapped onto 12 uMARS domains; most participants expressed positive views concerning Accessercise, namely, entertainment, customisation, tailoring to the target group, ease of use and navigation, and visual information. 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