Usability of a Fall Risk mHealth App for People With Multiple Sclerosis: Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, neurodegenerative disease that causes a range of motor, sensory, and cognitive symptoms. Due to these symptoms, people with MS are at a high risk for falls, fall-related injuries, and reductions in quality of life. There is no cure for MS, and managing symptoms and disease progression is important to maintain a high quality of life. Mobile health (mHealth) apps are commonly used by people with MS to help manage their health. However, there are limited health apps for people with MS designed to evaluate fall risk. A fall risk app can increase access to fall risk assessments and improve self-management. When designing mHealth apps, a user-centered approach is critical for improving use and adoption.

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SUBMITTER: Hsieh K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8080269 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature