Measuring Mini SmartApp usability for ankylosing spondylitis from the perspective of patients and health providers.

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q4 ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

Technology and Health Care Pub Date : 2025-02-24 DOI:10.1177/09287329241312489

Zepu Wang, Longji Chen, Anqi Wang, Lin Cheng, Jiaxin Fan, Ting Fu, Yan Sang, Hongwu Shen

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Abstract

Objective: To identify beneficial experiences, areas needing improvement, and potential additional value, with a view to providing a reference for the application of mobile health management in clinical practice.

Methods: This study applied a mixed research approach to measure the mini smartApp usability among participants who were diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis at rheumatology and immunology department of the Affiliated Hospital of Nantong University between October 2022 to March 2023 and research staff. This study lasted two weeks. We using the Post-Study System Usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ) and face-to-face semi-structured interview to evaluate the mini smartApp's usability.

Results: Altogether 105 participants having follow-up data at 2 weeks were included, of which 94 were AS patients and 13 were research staff. All participants thought the mini SmartApp was useful, with regard to the scores of PSSUQ between baseline was 1.1 (SD:0.63) and 2-week intervention period was 0.98 (SD:0.53). Four themes emerged from test of usability, participants thought mini SmartApp easy to use and can bring several benefits. However, the theme of needing more useful function revealed that mini SmartApp need further improvement in future use.

Conclusion: Overall, the mini SmartApp has the potential to be a valuable tool in assisting AS patients with home-based exercise and improving their overall management of the disease.

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Technology and Health Care HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES-ENGINEERING, BIOMEDICAL

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2.10

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6.20%

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282

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>12 weeks

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