Developing STEP-SE: A Qualitative Usability Study of a Novel Patient-Reported Outcomes Tool for Managing Side Effects in Shared Decision-Making for Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorder Care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Schizophrenia treatment with antipsychotics often results in side effects that impact adherence and quality of life. Managing these effects remains challenging, as it requires balancing efficacy and tolerability. The Schizophrenia Technological Evaluation of Patient Side Effects (STEP-SE) app aims to aid side effects monitoring and management through shared decision-making (SDM).

Aim

This study aimed to evaluate the usability of the STEP-SE app for patients and clinicians in managing antipsychotic side effects.

Methods

Sixteen stable outpatients and 14 psychiatrists participated in semi-structured interviews after using the STEP-SE app. Questions explored ease of use, information clarity, user needs fulfilment, patient-clinician collaboration, treatment adh

SUBMITTER: Rodolico A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11528129 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature