A mobile app (IDoThis) for multiple sclerosis self-management: development and initial evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological disorders worldwide, and self-management is considered an essential dimension in its control. This study aimed to develop an evidence-based mobile application for MS self-management and evaluate it.

Methods

This study was undertaken in three phases: content preparation, design, and evaluation. In the content preparation phase, the researchers extracted MS self-management needs based on related guidelines and guides, existing apps on the self-management of MS, and the field experts' views and confirmation. The design phase was conducted in five steps: defining app functionalities, depicting the wireframe, preparing the media, coding the app, and testing the app's performance. The app was developed using

SUBMITTER: Salimzadeh Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9745928 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature