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Medication Adherence Support Applications for Chronic Arthritis Patients: Healthcare Providers' Perspective in Saudi
Saleh Altuwayrib1,2, Khin Than Win1, Mark Freeman1
1University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics
|January 25, 2024
Summary
Healthcare providers recommend mobile health app features for arthritis patients in Saudi Arabia. Key elements include trustworthy design, educational content, and motivational tools to improve medication adherence.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Medication Adherence
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Mobile health (mHealth) applications offer potential for chronic disease management, particularly supporting medication adherence.
- Understanding healthcare providers' perspectives is crucial for designing effective mHealth interventions for arthritis patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore healthcare providers' (HCPs) perceptions and recommendations for designing medication adherence support apps for individuals with chronic arthritis in Saudi Arabia.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing individual interviews with ten participants (rheumatologists, health educators, pharmacists, informaticians, Saudi Arthritis Association representatives).
- Thematic analysis was used to identify key themes in the data.
Main Results:
- Four major themes emerged: informational content, utilitarian features, motivational elements, and socialisation features.
- HCPs emphasized the need for apps to enhance patient awareness of medication management and adherence.
- Features enabling patients to set medication management and self-monitoring goals were highlighted.
Conclusions:
- mHealth app design for arthritis patients should prioritize trustworthy, usable, enjoyable, and accessible features.
- Respecting patient privacy is paramount in the development of these digital health tools.
- App content should focus on empowering patients with knowledge and tools for better self-management and adherence.
Keywords:
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