Co-design and prototype development of the 'Ayzot App': A mobile phone based remote monitoring system for palliative care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Palliative care, a recognised component of care by the World Health Organization is poorly developed in low- and middle-income countries. Mobile phone technology, an effective way to increase access and sustainability of healthcare systems globally, has demonstrated benefits within palliative care service delivery, but is yet to be utilised in Ethiopia.

Aim

To co-design, develop and evaluate a mobile phone based remote monitoring system for use by palliative care patients in Ethiopia.

Design

Two-phase co-design approach comprising multiple methods that is stakeholder interviews, focus groups, user-co-creation activities and healthcare worker prioritisation discussions 2019-2020. Phase-1 interviews (n = 40), Phase-2 focus groups (n = 3) and int

SUBMITTER: Carey N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10227095 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature