scholarly journals A Smartphone Application Significantly Improved Diabetes Self-Care Activities with High User Satisfaction

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Jin Kim ◽  
Sang Youl Rhee ◽  
Jong Kyu Byun ◽  
So Young Park ◽  
Soo Min Hong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
High User

scholarly journals Development and Effectiveness Testing of “Punsook”: A Smartphone Application for Intermittent Urinary Catheter Users with Spinal Cord Injury

2021 ◽  
Vol 72 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-107
Author(s):  
Kamontip Harnphadungkit
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Injury ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Urinary Catheter ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Ease Of Use ◽  
Second Phase ◽  
Urinary Leakage ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Cord Injury

Objective: To develop and evaluate effectiveness of a smartphone application to assist the self-management of intermittent urinary catheter users Methods: This is experimental clinical research as part of a medical device trial. In phase 1, 10 intermittent urinary catheter users were recruited from spinal cord injury (SCI) patients who had been admitted to a rehabilitation ward at Siriraj Hospital. They used the preliminary version of “Punsook”, a web-based application (app) for a smartphone, alongside usual intermittent urinary catheterization (IC), and gave feedback on their experiences. Their qualitative opinions were used to further develop a second version of the “Punsook” app. In phase 2, the new version was used by 35 participants, who were asked to complete an effectiveness questionaire after using the app, including providing details on their history of urinary tract infection (UTI), urinary leakage, and catheterization-related pain. This information was gathered at the end of first and third months in the second phase of the study. Results: More than half the participants agreed at the end of the first month that every part of the app was acceptably pleasant. They liked the simplicity and ease of use of the app, accessibility, ease of return to use, and interest in the program. No statistically significant changes in urinary leakage, UTI, or pain were found. Conclusion: The app was considered effective in terms of the positive user satisfaction with all aspects of the app. However, despite this positive reception, the app may not have contributed to an improvement in participant bladder control.

Effects of Individualized Dietary Phosphate Control Program With a Smartphone Application in Hemodialysis Patients in Taiwan

2020 ◽  
pp. 109980042097550
Author(s):  
Yung-Chen Chiang ◽  
Ya-Ping Chang ◽  
Ssu-Chin Lin ◽  
Chin Lin ◽  
Pi-Hsiu Hsu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Self Care ◽  
Control Program ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Hemodialysis Patients ◽  
Standard Education ◽  
Quasi Experimental ◽  
Dietary Phosphate ◽  
Stage Renal Disease ◽  
Phosphate Control ◽  
Regular Hemodialysis

Background: Hyperphosphatemia in end-stage renal disease patients is prevalent and associated with increasing cardiac mortality. Restricting dietary phosphate intake is a key element in controlling hyperphosphatemia, but most patients fail due to lack of knowledge and sustainability. In this study, we aimed to examine whether incorporating a smartphone application (APP) into a multidisciplinary caring system can decrease the prevalence of hyperphosphatemia in hemodialysis patients. Methods: We designed a quasi-experimental study to enroll patients undergoing regular hemodialysis and assigned them to receive APP-assisted caring program (ACP group, n = 30) or standard education caring program (SCP group, n = 30). Both caring programs targeting dietary phosphate control were administered. Patients’ general characteristics, self-care efficacy scales, knowledge test of phosphate control, and results of monthly blood biochemistry were analyzed. Findings: Knowledge of diet phosphate control and self-care efficacy were significantly higher in the ACP group. Notably, the knowledge improvement was higher in patients aged over 60 years. Compared to the SCP group, the percentage of patients with successful hyperphosphatemia control was significantly higher in the ACP group ( p = 0.0398). Conclusion: The APP-assisted caring program benefits patients with regular hemodialysis to achieve better dietary phosphate control without compromising proper protein intake.

P2684Blood pressure lowering by using a self-care focused smartphone application for patients after myocardial infarction

2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (Supplement_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Leosdottir ◽  
I Sjolin ◽  
C Sandberg ◽  
A Olsson ◽  
M Back ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Positive Feedback ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Self Control ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Number Of Visits

Abstract Background We have previously shown that complementing traditional cardiac rehabilitation (CR) with a web-based smartphone application designed to support self-control of risk factors can improve secondary prevention outcomes, including lower blood pressure (BP). Purpose To explore possible explanations for better BP control among patients with myocardial infarction (MI) receiving access to a smartphone application as a complement to traditional CR, compared to patients receiving traditional CR alone. Methods Data from a multi-centre randomized controlled trial that included 150 patients with MI (81% men, 60.4±8.8 years) was used. All patients participated in traditional CR. In addition, patients in the intervention group (APP, n=101) had access to the application. Patients received automated positive feedback on normal values and all registered data was viewed by CR nurses twice weekly. As previously reported, APP patients achieved a 9 mmHg larger reduction in systolic BP than usual care (UC) patients at 2-months follow-up (p=0.02). In the current analysis we assessed differences between APP and UC patients in the number of visits and telephone contacts with the CR clinic, number of reported BP measurements and number and type of interventions on account of out-of-range BP during the first 6 months of follow-up, using Mann-Whitney and chi-square tests. Results There was no difference in the median (IQR) number of visits to a CR nurse or physician (APP 2 (2–3) vs UC 2 (2–3), p=0.8) or telephone contacts ((APP 2 (1–4) vs UC 2 (1–4), p=0.8) between the groups. Approximately one in ten telephone contacts were initiated because of BP, with no difference between the groups (p=0.8). Out of 101 APP patients 75 reported BP values through the application, ranging from 1–175 BP values/patient (median 6 (IQR 0–34)). Most measurements (90%) were normal. Grouping clinic visits, telephone contacts due to BP and BP reports through the application as a composite for the number of BP measurements the CR personnel were exposed to during follow-up, there was a significant difference between the groups (APP 9 (4–36) vs UC 3 (2–3), p<0.0001). There was a small non-significant difference between the groups in the proportion of patients where an intervention was performed by the CR nurse on account of out-of-range BP (i.e. medication adjustments, new measurement scheduled) (APP 22% vs UC 12%, p=0.1). Conclusion While CR personnel were exposed to significantly more BP measurements from patients using a self-care focused smartphone application as a complement to traditional CR, most BP measurements reported through the application were normal and there was no difference in the number of interventions performed on account of out-of-range BP values. Automated positive feedback on in-range BP measurements, increased patient responsibility with better adherence to BP lowering medication could be possible explanations to improved BP control. Acknowledgement/Funding The faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden

scholarly journals A Computerized Order Entry System Was Adopted with High User Satisfaction at an Orthopedic Teaching Hospital

2014 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Murray-Weir ◽  
Steven Magid ◽  
Laura Robbins ◽  
Patricia Quinlan ◽  
Pamela Sanchez-Villagomez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Order Entry ◽  
High User ◽  
Computerized Order Entry

scholarly journals The Development and Usability Assessment of an mHealth Application to Encourage Self-Care in Pregnant Women against COVID-19

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Khadijeh Moulaei ◽  
Abbas Sheikhtaheri ◽  
Zahra Ghafaripour ◽  
Kambiz Bahaadinbeigy
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Needs Assessment ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Medication Management ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Nutrition And Diet ◽  
And Control

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused serious concerns in pregnant women. Self-care mHealth applications can provide helpful guidelines for COVID-19 prevention or management in case of infection. This study aimed to develop and then assess a self-care smartphone-based application to provide self-care for pregnant women against COVID-19. The present study was conducted in two phases. First, a needs assessment was performed based on the opinions of 30 obstetricians and pregnant women. Then, relying on the results, a smartphone-based application was prototyped and assessed in terms of its usability and user satisfaction. To assess the application, 36 pregnant women (11 infected with COVID-19) were asked to use the application for a week. The QUIS questionnaire 5.5 was used for assessment, and the results were analyzed via descriptive statistics in SPSS 23. According to the obstetricians and pregnant women, of the 41 information requirements, 35 data elements were noted to be essential in the needs assessment. Features of the application were placed in four categories of User’s Profile, Lifestyle, Disease Management and Control, and Application Functions (e.g., introducing high-risk places in terms of COVID-19 prevalence in each city, introducing specialized COVID-19 medical centers to pregnant women to receive services, medication management, stress management and control, nutrition and diet management, sleep management, contacting physicians, doctor’s appointment reminder, searching the available educational materials, and making application adjustments such as text font, size, and color). With an average score of 7.94 (out of 9), pregnant women rated the application at a good level. The application can be used to reduce anxiety and stress about COVID-19 in mothers, provide access to reliable information to answer possible questions, identify high-risk locations, and provide pregnant women with instant access to healthcare facilities and information related to COVID-19 self-care processes.

scholarly journals The Characteristics of Canadian University Students’ Mental Health, Engagement in Activities and Use of Smartphones: A descriptive pilot study

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 205510292110620
Author(s):  
Behdin Nowrouzi-Kia ◽  
Jill Stier ◽  
Luma Ayyoub ◽  
Lauren Hutchinson ◽  
Jamie Laframboise ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
University Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Smartphone Use

Background Mental health issues are on the rise which may impede university students’ abilities to perform daily functions and interact with other community members. The objectives of the current study are to explore (1) the characteristics of university students’ mental health and engagement in activities, (2) how students use their smartphones to support their mental health and engagement in activities, (3) student preferences for important features and functions of a smartphone application (app) that promote engagement in activities and (4) student perspectives about what data an app should collect as indicators of change in their mental health and engagement in activities. Methods We designed a pilot study and an online questionnaire with open and closed-ended questions to collect data exploring the association between student mental health and engagement in activities. The questionnaire included four sections: demographics, mental health and activity status and management, general smartphone use, and smartphone use to support mental health and engagement in activities. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Results A total of 56 participants were recruited to complete the online survey, with an average completion rate of 77% ( n = 43). The majority of participants were 24 years of age or older ( n = 34, 65.4%), and less than half were between the ages of 18 and 23 ( n = 18, 34.6%). The results of participants’ engagement in self-care, productivity and leisure/play activities are reported. As well, participants’ use of smartphones to support their mental health is described. Conclusions This study provides a greater understanding of what features and functions to include and what data to collect when developing a novel app to support students’ mental health and engagement in activities. Moreover, it clarifies the bidirectional relationship between mental health changes and self-care engagement, productivity/work and leisure/play domains.

scholarly journals The effect of using smartphone applications on self-care in patients with heart failure

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nahid Kiyarosta ◽  
Tahereh Najafi Ghezeljeh ◽  
Farah Naghashzadeh ◽  
Mahshid Feizi ◽  
Shima Haghani
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Smartphone Applications ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Patients With Heart Failure ◽  
The Mean

Background & Aim: Due to the chronic nature of heart failure, it is necessary to observe and maintain self-care behaviors accordingly. Tele-monitoring using smartphone applications can be effective in this regard. This study aimed to determine the effect of using smartphone applications on self-care behaviors in patients with heart failure. Methods & Materials: This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted between August and March in 2018. Using consecutive sampling, 120 patients were selected and were allocated to the two groups by a random quadruple block approach. The participants in both groups completed the European heart failure self-care questionnaire before and after the intervention. Patients in both groups received routine hospital care; however, patients in the intervention group used an Android smartphone application for three months daily as well. Via the application, there were ongoing interactions between patients and researchers, depending on the needs of patients and their conditions. The data were analyzed using SPSS V.16 software. Results: There was a statistically significant difference between groups in terms of the mean score of self-care after the intervention where the mean score in the intervention group was lower (p<0.001), which indicates better self-care. Based on the results, the intervention effect was reported at 0.787. Conclusion: The findings of this study showed that using a smartphone application can improve self-care in patients with heart failure. Therefore, it is recommended to health care providers to use this mobile application to care and monitor remote patients with HF.

Panel on Visual Interface Design

1989 ◽  
Vol 33 (5) ◽  
pp. 323-324
Author(s):  
Evelyn Williams ◽  
Evelyn Hewlett-Packard
Keyword(s):  
User Interface ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Interface Design ◽  
User Interface Design ◽  
High User ◽  
Visual Component ◽  
Cognitive Components ◽  
Computer Interfaces ◽  
Present Information ◽  
Visual Interface

User interface design has many components. Usable computer interfaces should be easy to learn, result in high user productivity and high user satisfaction. There are a number of components in user interface design that affect the usability of the interface. Within the human factors community we tend to emphasize the ergonomic and cognitive components of the computer interface. There is another component that is frequently ignored, the visual interface design. This panel will present information on the visual component in various user-computer interfaces and will discuss the contributions of the visual designer to the interfaces and usability.

Using fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis for evaluating the effectiveness of relationship marketing and innovation in 3D printing medical market

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Cheng-Feng Cheng ◽  
Ta-Cheng Chen
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
3D Printing ◽  
Relationship Marketing ◽  
Fuzzy Set ◽  
User Satisfaction ◽  
Qualitative Comparative Analysis ◽  
Sufficient Conditions ◽  
High User ◽  
Marketing Innovation ◽  
Medical Market

This study aims to explore the configurations of potential relevant antecedents in 3D printing medical Market for achieving high user satisfaction from both the suppliers’ and users’ perspectives. The important antecedents in this study include relationship marketing, innovation, 3D printing perceived values, and 3D printing perceived risk. Firstly, this study investigates the relationships among potential relevant antecedents and user satisfaction. Furthermore, to explore the gap between users’ evaluation and innovation suppliers’ perception, this study addresses this issue based on both perspectives of suppliers and buyers. To assess the applicability of the proposed model, we employed questionnaires survey and collected primary data from 3D printing suppliers and their customers. Moreover, the fuzzy set qualitative comparative analysis (fsQCA) approach has been applied for evaluating the effectiveness of relationship marketing and innovation in 3D printing medical market. Finally, the numerical results indicate that there is one causal configuration (i.e., 1A) found to be sufficient for high user satisfaction for the perspectives of 3D printing suppliers and three configurations for the perspectives of 3D printing customers. In the perspectives of 3D printing suppliers, the combination of relationship marketing, innovation, and 3D printing perceived value is sufficient conditions causing high user satisfaction. However, there are three causal configurations (i.e., 1B, 2B, and 3B) found to be sufficient for high user satisfaction for the perspectives of 3D printing customers.

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