Needs, Experiences, and Views of People With Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases on Self-Management Mobile Health Apps: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the growing interest and exponential popularity of mobile health (mHealth) apps for long-term conditions such as rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) and their self-management, patients are rarely directly consulted and involved in the app development process.

Objective

This study aims to explore the needs, experiences, and views of people diagnosed with RMDs on mHealth apps.

Methods

The study used a mixed methods approach: (1) an initial qualitative phase via a patient focus group in the UK and (2) a survey disseminated through national organizations for patients with RMDs across European countries, the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Results

The focus group included six patients with life-long musculoskeletal conditions. Half

SUBMITTER: Najm A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7199138 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature