Patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals' needs when designing the content of a mobile application for the clinical monitoring of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and home oxygen therapy: A user-centered design.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with chronic respiratory diseases require oxygen supply in a considerable amount to reduce their symptoms and increase their survival. The development of abilities for the self-management of chronic diseases has been shown to be essential to decrease exacerbation of symptoms. Therefore, the design and development of health mobile applications (apps) that aid in educating and training for disease self-management are cost-effective strategies.

Objective

The purpose of this research was to describe the main characteristics that, according to final users, should be included in a mobile application for monitoring patients prescribed home oxygen therapy.

Methods

A participative-qualitative design was used, involving direct participation of patients, care

SUBMITTER: Naranjo-Rojas A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9214792 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature