Mobile App Intervention on Reducing the Myeloproliferative Neoplasm Symptom Burden: Pilot Feasibility and...

Area of Science:

• Integrative Medicine
• Digital Health
• Hematology

Background:

• Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are linked to substantial symptom burden impacting patient quality of life.
• Current pharmacological treatments inadequately address MPN symptom management.
• There is a need for effective strategies to alleviate symptom burden in MPN patients.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the feasibility of a 12-week mobile app intervention for reducing MPN symptom burden.
• To evaluate the My Wellness Coach (MWC) app's potential in improving health and well-being for MPN patients.
• To determine the impact of a digital wellness intervention on MPN symptom severity.

Main Methods:

• A 12-week intervention using the My Wellness Coach (MWC) mobile app was implemented.
• Feasibility was assessed through recruitment efficiency, participant adherence, and app acceptability (Mobile Application Rating Scale).
• MPN symptom burden was measured at baseline and after the 12-week intervention period.

Main Results:

• Efficient recruitment indicated demand for such digital health interventions.
• Participant adherence was 53%, comparable to other mobile health studies.
• The MWC app received a positive user rating, and statistically significant improvements were observed in MPN symptoms and quality of life.

Conclusions:

• The 12-week MWC app intervention is a feasible approach to decrease symptom burden in MPN patients.
• The MWC app demonstrated potential as a self-management tool for reducing MPN symptom burden.
• Further research is warranted to explore the MWC app's role in MPN patient care.