Impact of family-oriented gamification on self-management of people with multiple sclerosis: a mixed-methods study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease of the central nervous system that impacts millions worldwide, including individuals in Iran. It primarily affects young people, leading to biopsychosocial challenges with unpredictable symptoms. Self-management is crucial but challenging due to the lack of definitive treatment. New approaches, such as mHealth interventions, particularly gamification, aim to engage patients more effectively. Well-designed gamification may positively impact health behaviours and enhance collaborative care. However, its implementation in the field of MS in Iran is currently limited. So far, some mobile applications have been designed that do not incorporate gamification principles and only focus on one issue. These applications also fail to co

SUBMITTER: Zare L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11883871 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature