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Evaluating User Experience and Satisfaction in a Concussion Rehabilitation App: Usability Study.
Michael G Hutchison1,2,3, Alex P Di Battista1,4, Kyla L Pyndiura1,3
1Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education, University of Toronto, 100 Devonshire Pl, Toronto, ON, M5S 2C9, Canada, 1 416 946 5630.
JMIR Formative Research
|April 11, 2025
Summary
A new mobile app effectively delivers concussion recovery exercises, showing high user satisfaction and usability. This tool supports individuals in their home-based rehabilitation journey, enhancing recovery outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Digital Health
Background:
- Evidence-based guidelines recommend structured exercise for concussion recovery.
- Mobile health (mHealth) apps for concussion management often lack exercise rehabilitation protocols.
- A novel mobile application was developed to deliver personalized, evidence-based exercise programs for concussion recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the usability and user experience of a mobile application designed for concussion rehabilitation.
- To assess the effectiveness of the app in delivering an evidence-based exercise program.
- To gather user feedback on key features of the concussion recovery app.
Main Methods:
- A two-week prospective, single-arm pilot study involving adults with physician-diagnosed concussions.
- Participants used a mobile app for home-based rehabilitation exercises.
- Usability assessed via the mHealth App Usability Questionnaire (MAUQ) and custom questions on a 7-point Likert scale.
Main Results:
- 23 out of 26 participants completed the study, reporting overwhelmingly positive usability and user experience.
- High satisfaction rates (83%-100%) were observed for ease of use, interface, navigation, and exercise clarity.
- Users found the app beneficial for health management, with 91% feeling it effectively managed their condition.
Conclusions:
- The mobile app is a user-friendly platform for evidence-based concussion exercise rehabilitation.
- Positive user feedback indicates strong potential for supporting concussion recovery.
- Future development will focus on improving time efficiency and error recovery for enhanced user experience.
Keywords:
appbrain injuryconcussion rehabilitationdigitaldigital healtheHealthevidence-based exercisehome-based rehabilitationmHealthmild traumatic brain injuryquestionnairerecoveryrehabilitation protocolssingle-arm pilot studysmartphonetechnologytelehealthtelemedicineusabilityuser-friendly
