"Simpleness": a qualitative description study exploring patient perspectives on the barriers and facilitators of using digital health tools to self-manage inflammatory bowel disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic condition requiring lifelong management and frequent interactions with healthcare providers. Digital health tools have the potential to enhance disease management by providing real-time data and improving care coordination. Despite their potential, there is limited evidence on patient perspectives regarding barriers and facilitators to the adoption of these tools.

Objectives

To explore patient perspectives on the barriers and facilitators associated with using digital health tools for IBD self-management, focusing on the adoption of a tool called MyIBDToolkit.

Design

This study employed a qualitative description approach to gather detailed insights into patient experiences.

Methods

Participants with a con

SUBMITTER: Ajibulu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11831630 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature