Rationale and development of an e-health application to deliver patient-centered care during treatment for recently diagnosed multiple myeloma patients: pilot study of the MM E-coach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with multiple myeloma (MM) increasingly face complicated treatment regimens. E-health may support patients and healthcare providers in enhancing a patient-centered healthcare approach. Therefore, we aimed to develop a patient-centered multi-modality e-health application, to assess the application for usability and end-user experiences.

Methods

The application was developed following an iterative "action-based" methodology using the design thinking approach. Key end users participated, and relevant stakeholders were consulted in the development process. First, the care pathway was evaluated, the focus of development was determined, and a solution ideated during recurring multidisciplinary meetings. Second, a prototype was tested and improved. Third, a subs

SUBMITTER: Geerts P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10199287 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature