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Ponrathi Athilingam1, Richard E Osorio, Howard Kaplan
1Author Affiliations: College of Nursing (Dr Athilingam), Curriculum and Instruction, Department of Adult Education (Mr Osorio and Ms O'Neachtain), Advanced Visualization Center (Mr Kaplan), Research Computing (Mr Oliver), and USF Health, University of South Florida (Dr Rogal), Tampa.
Computers, Informatics, Nursing : CIN
|January 15, 2016
Summary
A new mobile app provides interactive heart failure education, improving patient confidence and engagement. This digital health tool aims to enhance understanding and management of heart failure through accessible, on-demand learning.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Health Informatics
- Medical Education
Background:
- Multidisciplinary disease management of heart failure often includes health education.
- Discharge or initial diagnosis educational materials can overwhelm patients, leading to poor retention.
- Persistent patient engagement is crucial for effective heart failure management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and test an interactive mobile application for heart failure education.
- To assess patient confidence and usability of the mobile health (mHealth) application.
- To explore the potential of mHealth for sustained patient engagement in heart failure care.
Main Methods:
- A patient-centered approach integrating learning theories (Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning, Cognitive Load, Instructional Design, Problem-Based Learning).
- Development and beta testing of an interactive mobile application for heart failure patients.
- Utilized a validated self-confidence questionnaire and qualitative feedback for usability assessment.
Main Results:
- 100% of participants reported moderate to extreme confidence in using the app.
- 95% of patients were very likely to use the app for heart failure education.
- 100% found the app design easy to navigate and the content appropriate, viewing it as a 'health coach'.
Conclusions:
- Embedding interactive health education within a mobile platform is feasible and well-received by heart failure patients.
- Mobile health applications can promote persistent engagement, potentially improving heart failure management and outcomes.
- This mHealth approach offers a scalable solution for accessible and continuous patient education.
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