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Developing digital applications for tailored communication in orthopaedics using a Research through Design approach.
Bob Groeneveld1, Marijke Melles1, Stephan Vehmeijer2
1Delft University of Technology, The Netherlands.
Digital Health
|February 6, 2019
Summary
This study refines digital application design guidelines for total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients to enhance patient-centered care (PCC). Findings support tailored communication strategies for improved patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Digital health interventions
- Patient-centered care
- Total hip arthroplasty
Background:
- Tailored communication is key for patient-centered care (PCC) in total hip arthroplasty (THA).
- Previous research identified three patient subgroups with distinct characteristics.
- Preliminary design guidelines for digital applications were developed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To refine a theoretical framework for tailored information provision via digital applications.
- To further develop subgroup-specific design guidelines for digital tools in THA.
Main Methods:
- Employs a Research through Design (RtD) approach with early-stage prototype development and evaluation.
- Utilizes paper-based prototypes, semi-structured interviews with patients and care providers.
- Includes a quasi-experiment with video-recorded consultations to validate findings.
Main Results:
- A design diary will document development decisions.
- Inductive analysis of participant feedback will inform guideline adaptations.
- Comparison of consultations with and without prototypes will validate effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- Highlights the value of early design processes and designer perspectives in digital health.
- Emphasizes the feasibility of mixed-method approaches for intervention development.
- Supports the integration of tailored digital communication for enhanced PCC in THA.
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