A mobile health application for patients eligible for statin therapy: app development and qualitative feedback on design and usability.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States (US). Despite the well-recognized efficacy of statins, statin discontinuation rates remain high. Statin intolerance is a major cause of statin discontinuation. To accurately diagnose statin intolerance, healthcare professionals must distinguish between statin-associated and non-statin-associated muscle symptoms, because many muscle symptoms can be unrelated to statin therapy. Patients' feedback on muscle-related symptoms would help providers make decisions about statin treatment. Given the potential benefits and feasibility of existing apps for cardiovascular disease (CVD) management and the unmet need for an app specifically addressing statin intolerance management, the objectives of the study wer

SUBMITTER: Cao W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10357764 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature