Developing and evaluating a gamified self-management application for inflammatory bowel disease using the ADDIE model...

Area of Science:

• Digital Health
• Gamification in Healthcare
• Instructional Design

Background:

• Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) present a significant global health challenge due to their chronic nature.
• Effective IBD management relies heavily on patient adherence to treatment and self-management strategies.
• Innovative healthcare initiatives are needed to leverage gamification for improved self-management in chronic conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop a mobile application integrating the ADDIE instructional design model for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD) management.
• To incorporate gamification elements based on the Sukr Wheel framework into the application.
• To enhance patient self-management and adherence through a gamified digital tool.

Main Methods:

• The ADDIE (Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, Evaluation) model guided the application's development.
• Behavior change strategies from self-management theory were integrated.
• The Sukr Wheel gamification framework was applied to the 'My IBD Buddy' Android application.

Main Results:

• A 14-day evaluation involved 22 participants diagnosed with IBD (ages 20-64).
• System usability was assessed on a 50-100 scale, with an average score of 80.68.
• This score indicates a 'good' level of user satisfaction and usability for the application.

Conclusions:

• The 'My IBD Buddy' mobile application effectively utilizes gamification to support IBD patients.
• The app demonstrated potential in enhancing patient self-efficacy and improving self-management capabilities.
• Gamified mobile health interventions show promise for chronic disease management.