Investigating Patient Perspectives on Using eHealth Technologies for the Self-Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) poses significant challenges for patients, requiring continuous monitoring and self-management to improve quality of life.

Objective

This study aims to investigate the viewpoints of individuals living with IBD on the use of information and communication technology (ICT) for the self-management of their condition, with a particular focus on the concept of a "smart" toilet seat as an example of ICT for IBD self-management.

Methods

We conducted an analysis of questionnaire responses obtained from 724 participants. They were encouraged to share their use cases and identify any perceived barriers associated with ICT adoption for managing their condition. To assess their responses, we used descriptive quantitative analysis, summat

SUBMITTER: Hermsen S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11415722 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature