Evaluation of a Mobile App to Assist Patient Education and Research in Arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Paper-based patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and patient education can assist in improving outcomes but is administratively burdensome. Mobile phone applications ('apps') can distribute extensive information and PROMs at relevant time points. This study aimed to assess the suitability of an app to guide postoperative management and record PROMs based on satisfaction and compliance.

Methods

Thirty-four patients who were scheduled for a total hip/knee arthroplasty were enrolled into the study. Automatic notifications were sent by the app to complete PROMs at the appropriate time points. Patients were reminded via phone call if PROMs were not completed. An app satisfaction questionnaire was also completed, where a high score represented satisfaction with the

SUBMITTER: Suzuki L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11612646 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature