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  • Digital health
  • Usability studies

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  • Incentive spirometry (ISy) is a key respiratory therapy technique.
  • Virtual ISy apps offer potential for rehabilitation and chronic condition management.
  • QUT Inspire is a novel smartphone app for virtual ISy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the usability of the QUT Inspire app against a clinical ISy device.
  • To evaluate effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction.

Main Methods:

  • Mixed-methods randomized usability study with 24 healthy volunteers.
  • Comparison of QUT Inspire app and Triflo II clinical ISy device.
  • Post-test questionnaires and semi-structured interviews assessed usability.

Main Results:

  • Inspiration durations were comparable between the app and device.
  • 100% of participants preferred the app for motivation.
  • Gamification features like timers and breath counters were well-received.
  • User interviews highlighted preferences for visual rewards and app credibility.

Conclusions:

  • The virtual ISy app is effective, efficient, and highly satisfactory.
  • Future app versions should incorporate additional sensors for optimal sound detection.
  • Further clinical trials are necessary to validate app performance in real-world settings.