A healthy lifestyle app for older adults with diabetes and hypertension: usability assessment

IF 0.4 Q4 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management Pub Date : 2017-12-23 DOI:10.1504/IJHTM.2017.10009747

Jenna Smith-Turchyn, Janelle Gravesande, G. Agarwal, D. Mangin, D. Javadi, J. Peter, F. Parascandalo, L. Dolovich, J. Richardson

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Abstract

Risk factor modification interventions using mobile health technology have been shown to be effective in managing non-communicable lifestyle related conditions. The objective of this study was to explore how older adults with type 2 diabetes and hypertension use an online app developed to help manage these conditions. Usability testing was conducted on the TAPESTRY-CM Healthy Lifestyle App, an online self-management application. This included an online session, using a cognitive interviewing approach, and semi-structured interviews at various times. Qualitative content analysis was performed as sessions were completed using coding and category formation. All participants commented positively on app content. Suggestions for improvement were given in regard to app content and layout. This study provides strong support for initial use of this app. Results of this study will be used to improve the app prior to conducting larger scale effectiveness trials or using it in clinical practice.

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针对糖尿病和高血压老年人的健康生活方式应用程序:可用性评估

使用移动保健技术的风险因素修改干预措施已被证明在管理与非传染性生活方式有关的疾病方面是有效的。这项研究的目的是探索患有2型糖尿病和高血压的老年人如何使用开发的在线应用程序来帮助管理这些疾病。对在线自我管理应用程序TAPESTRY-CM健康生活方式App进行可用性测试。这包括一个在线会议，使用认知访谈方法，以及不同时间的半结构化访谈。在使用编码和类别形成完成会话时进行定性内容分析。所有参与者都对app内容给予了正面评价。在app内容和布局方面提出了改进建议。本研究为该app的初始使用提供了强有力的支持。在进行更大规模的有效性试验或临床应用之前，本研究的结果将用于改进该app。

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International Journal of Healthcare Technology and Management HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES-

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10.00%

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期刊介绍： IJHTM is a new series emerging from the International Journal of Technology Management. It provides an international forum and refereed authoritative sources of information in the fields of management, economics and the management of technology in healthcare.