MHealth Use, Preferences, Barriers, and eHealth Literacy Among Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Mobile health (mHealth), defined as health care facilitated by mobile devices, offers a promising strategy for enhancing disease management and treatment for patients with chronic conditions. However, there is limited information about how patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) use mHealth and their digital preferences.

Objective

The aim of the study was to investigate the use of mHealth as well as the preferences, obstacles, and eHealth literacy reported by patients with IBD in Germany.

Methods

In April and May 2023, we sequentially enrolled patients diagnosed with IBD, including Crohn disease and ulcerative colitis, to participate in a paper-based survey. The survey included questions on sociodemographic details, health characteristics, mHealth us

SUBMITTER: Kretzschmar C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12661228 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature