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Łukasz Pulik1, Krzysztof Romaniuk1, Nicola Dyrek1
1Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Warsaw, Poland.
Insights
A new mobile app, Endopedia, offers vital information for total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients in Poland. This mHealth tool supports patients, especially during limited healthcare access, by providing accessible, tailored health information.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Digital Health (mHealth)
- Patient Information Systems
Background:
- Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common orthopedic procedure with increasing surgical volumes globally.
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted challenges in patient access to healthcare resources and surgeon consultations.
- Mobile health (mHealth) adoption is rising, particularly among older adults seeking health information online.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop the first Polish mobile application, Endopedia, providing reliable information for total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients.
- To address the need for accessible patient education amidst restricted healthcare access.
- To create a supplementary tool for THA patients, enhancing their understanding and management of the procedure.
Main Methods:
- Development of the Endopedia Android application based on patient surveys and analysis of online forum FAQs.
- Content adaptation for elderly users and individuals with visual impairments.
- Leveraging mHealth technology to deliver crucial health information.
Main Results:
- Successful creation of Endopedia, the first Polish mobile application dedicated to THA patients.
- Content tailored to meet the specific needs of the elderly and visually impaired.
- The application serves as a valuable information resource for patients.
Conclusions:
- mHealth applications like Endopedia can significantly support THA patients by providing accessible and tailored information.
- While not replacing direct medical consultation, Endopedia offers a valuable adjunct to patient care, especially during periods of limited access.
- The project demonstrates the potential of mHealth to improve patient education and engagement in orthopedic care within Poland.
Abstract:
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most frequent orthopedic procedures worldwide and its surgical volume is constantly growing. To address the patients' restricted access to healthcare resources and limited one-on-one contact with the surgeon during the COVID-19 pandemic, we created a reliable source of information for patients undergoing THA. The use of mHealth is increasing with access to modern technology in Poland. Information related to health issues is the second most common web search performed by older adults. Our project aimed to create the first Polish mobile application for THA patients: Endopedia. Endopedia was developed for the Android platform based on a survey performed among patients and a collection of frequently asked questions on patients' internet forums. The content was adapted to the elderly and visually impaired requirements. mHealth solutions should not replace one-on-one conversation, but they can provide substantial support for patients in conditions of limited information.
