Bridging Gaps in Women's Heart Health: User-Centered Needs Assessment Informed by Patient and Clinician Interviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Women with cardiovascular disease (CVD) remain underserved due to gaps in recognition, diagnosis, and care tailored to sex-specific risks. Digital health tools have the potential to address these inequities, but many fail to reflect the distinct needs of women. In a prior review, we assessed 20 CVD apps and 22 wearables and found that only 25% (5/20) of apps and 40% (9/22) of wearables included any sex-specific content, such as hormone cycle tracking and life-stage considerations related to pregnancy or menopause. These findings confirm that current digital tools largely mirror the gender gaps seen in traditional care.

Objective

This study aimed to define the user requirements for a CVD app designed specifically for women. We sought to explore the unmet needs and

SUBMITTER: Jacob C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12848491 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature