Developing a Content Model of a Mobile-Based Application to Manage Patients with Low-Back and Neck Pain

IF 3.1 Q2 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications Pub Date : 2024-01-05 DOI:10.1155/2024/8415777

Yasaman Farjami Rad, Leila Shahmoradi, Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari, Scott Hasson, Maryam Ebrahimi, Meysam Rahmani Katigari

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Introduction. As a complementary tool in health, the design of mobile applications to influence care and increase awareness of patients has grown a lot. The purpose of this study is to design and validate the content model of a mobile-based application for managing patients with low-back and neck pain. Methods. This descriptive-analytical study was conducted in two main stages to determine the content model of the application. The first stage consisted of three steps: finding the right exercise, determining the right scale to assess the pain intensity, and determining the appropriate features of the application. In the second stage, data elements collected from the previous stage were prepared in the form of a questionnaire that was given to 12 experts in physical therapy and sports medicine for validation. After collecting the questionnaire, data elements in all parts were analyzed based on the content validity ratio (CVR) and descriptive statistics indicators. Result. The content of the application was prepared in the three axes of exercises for low-back and neck pain, assessment of pain intensity, and features of the application. In the axis of sports exercises, 8 exercises for back pain and 3 exercises for neck pain were included according to the reference books. A Functional Rating Index (FRI) scale with 10 elements was selected in the axis of determining pain intensity. Also, 12 features such as the daily exercise section, using the animation, and using an audio file to explain how to do exercises were included in the model. Conclusion. According to the gaps identified in the existing applications, determining the content model of the application that is based on evidence and according to the opinion of experts is useful in improving the apps. The content model of this study was presented in 3 axes to increase the patient’s willingness to do exercises, the correct way to perform exercises, conservative treatment, and check the progress of the treatment. The software developers can use these findings as a basis for designing new apps to manage low-back pain and neck pain.

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开发基于移动应用程序的内容模型，以管理腰背痛和颈椎痛患者

简介作为健康领域的一种辅助工具，设计移动应用程序来影响护理工作和提高患者意识的做法已得到广泛应用。本研究的目的是设计并验证一款用于管理腰背痛和颈椎痛患者的移动应用程序的内容模型。方法。这项描述性分析研究分两个主要阶段进行，以确定应用程序的内容模型。第一阶段包括三个步骤：寻找合适的运动、确定评估疼痛强度的合适量表以及确定应用程序的适当功能。在第二阶段，将前一阶段收集的数据元素编制成问卷，交给 12 位物理治疗和运动医学专家进行验证。问卷回收后，根据内容效度比（CVR）和描述性统计指标对各部分的数据元素进行了分析。结果。从腰背痛和颈椎痛的锻炼、疼痛强度评估和应用特点三个轴心编制了应用内容。在运动练习轴中，根据参考书目，包含了 8 个腰痛练习和 3 个颈痛练习。在确定疼痛强度轴中，选择了包含 10 个要素的功能评定指数（FRI）量表。此外，该模型还包括 12 项功能，如每日锻炼部分、使用动画和使用音频文件解释如何做运动。结论根据在现有应用程序中发现的差距，确定基于证据和专家意见的应用程序内容模型有助于改进应用程序。本研究的内容模型分为三个轴心，分别是提高患者进行锻炼的意愿、正确的锻炼方法、保守治疗和检查治疗进展。软件开发人员可以利用这些发现作为设计新的应用程序的基础，以管理腰背痛和颈部疼痛。

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International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES-

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6.90

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2.30%

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审稿时长

12 weeks

期刊介绍： The overall aim of the International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications is to bring together science and applications of medical practice and medical care at a distance as well as their supporting technologies such as, computing, communications, and networking technologies with emphasis on telemedicine techniques and telemedicine applications. It is directed at practicing engineers, academic researchers, as well as doctors, nurses, etc. Telemedicine is an information technology that enables doctors to perform medical consultations, diagnoses, and treatments, as well as medical education, away from patients. For example, doctors can remotely examine patients via remote viewing monitors and sound devices, and/or sampling physiological data using telecommunication. Telemedicine technology is applied to areas of emergency healthcare, videoconsulting, telecardiology, telepathology, teledermatology, teleophthalmology, teleoncology, telepsychiatry, teledentistry, etc. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications will highlight the continued growth and new challenges in telemedicine, applications, and their supporting technologies, for both application development and basic research. Papers should emphasize original results or case studies relating to the theory and/or applications of telemedicine. Tutorial papers, especially those emphasizing multidisciplinary views of telemedicine, are also welcome. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications employs a paperless, electronic submission and evaluation system to promote a rapid turnaround in the peer-review process.