Development of a Digital Health Intervention for Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptom Management in a Biotechnology Industry Context: Protocol for the Application of a Human-Centered Design Framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Involving chronically ill patients in the management of their health is widely recognized as a vital component of high-quality health care. However, to assume the role of informed participants, patients need both access to their health information and assistance in interpreting such data. Smartphone technology with SMS text messaging functionality offers a convenient and minimally demanding mechanism for providing such dual capabilities to patients. To date, a number of similar digital tools have been developed for use in various chronic and progressive disease conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis.

Objective

This paper aims to describe the development of a research protocol that applies a human-centered design (HCD) approach to develop a mobile health (mHeal

SUBMITTER: Nugent L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8984827 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature