Usability and Perceived Usefulness of the AFib 2gether Mobile App in a Clinical Setting: Single-Arm Intervention Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the American Heart Association and other professional societies have recommended shared decision-making as a way for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter to make informed decisions about using anticoagulation (AC), the best method for facilitating shared decision-making remains uncertain.

Objective

The aim of this study is to assess the AFib 2gether mobile app for usability, perceived usefulness, and the extent and nature of shared decision-making that occurred for clinical encounters between patients with AF and their cardiology providers in which the app was used.

Methods

We identified patients visiting a cardiology provider between October 2019 and May 2020. We measured usability from patients and providers using the Mobile A

SUBMITTER: Kapoor A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8663604 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature