Development of a Mobile Application for the Self-Management of Spinal Cord Injury Patients: Identification and Analysis of Key Requirements.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Spinal cord injury causes numerous complications for those affected by this disability. Using mobile health tools to acquire self-management skills can help reduce these complications and improve the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury. Therefore, this study aimed to identify and analyze the key requirements, including data and functional requirements in developing a mobile application for self-management of spinal cord injury patients based on the perspectives of both patients and related specialists.

Methods

A content analysis of previous studies and self-management guidelines for patients with spinal cord injury was conducted until January 2024. A researcher-made questionnaire was provided to 20 spinal cord injury patients and 20 speciali

SUBMITTER: Daeechini AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12598095 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature