Refinement and Usability Analysis of an eHealth App for Ankylosing Spondylitis as a Complementary Treatment to Physical Therapy: Development and Usability Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile eHealth apps have been used as a complementary treatment to increase the quality of life of patients and provide new opportunities for the management of rheumatic diseases. Telemedicine, particularly in the areas of prevention, diagnostics, and therapy, has become an essential cornerstone in the care of patients with rheumatic diseases.

Objective

This study aims to improve the design and technology of YogiTherapy and evaluate its usability and quality.

Methods

We newly implemented the mobile eHealth app YogiTherapy with a modern design, the option to change language, and easy navigation to improve the app's usability and quality for patients. After refinement, we evaluated the app by conducting a study with 16 patients with AS (4 female and 12 male;

SUBMITTER: Nitschke M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10751630 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature