A participatory process to design an app to improve adherence to anti-osteoporotic therapies: A development and usability study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of the study was to develop an app to improve patients' adherence to therapy for osteoporosis and to test its usability.

Methods

In Phase I, the app functions needed to improve medication adherence were identified through a focus group with six patients with osteoporosis and a joint interview with two bone specialists. The app prototype was then developed (Phase II) and refined after its feasibility testing (Phase III) for 13-25 days by eight patients. Finally, the app underwent usability testing (Phase IV) for 6 months by nine other patients. The mHealth App Usability Questionnaire (MAUQ) was used to collect the assessment of the app by the 17 patients.

Results

The final version of the app provided information on osteoporosis, allowed patients to co

SUBMITTER: Angelucci A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10722923 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature