Accepted for/Published in: JMIR mHealth and uHealth
Date Submitted: Mar 31, 2020
Open Peer Review Period: Aug 15, 2020 - Oct 15, 2020
Date Accepted: Jul 7, 2020
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Developing a Heart Transplantation Self-Management Support mHealth Application in Taiwan: A Qualitative Approach
ABSTRACT
Background:
Heart transplantation is the most effective treatment for end-stage heart failure patients. After transplantation, patients face physiological, psychological, social, and other healthcare problems. Mobile health applications can change the delivery of conventional healthcare to ubiquitous care and improve healthcare quality. However, a dearth of m-health Apps exists for heart transplant patients worldwide and in Taiwan.
Objective:
The aim of this study was to investigate the information needed and develop a preliminary framework of m-health App for the post-heart transplant patients.
Methods:
The qualitative approach with individual in-depth interviews were conducted at a heart transplant outpatient clinic in a teaching hospital in Taiwan, from June to November 2017. Heart transplant patients and medical professionals were recruited for purposeful sampling. The semi-structured interview guideline was used for individual interviews and transcribed. The thematic analysis was used for data analysis.
Results:
A total of 21 subjects included 17 patients with heart transplant and four cardiology medical professionals. 5 major themes included: reminding, querying, experience sharing, diet, and expert consulting were identified. Minor themes included a desire to use the App with artificial intelligence and integration with professional management.
Conclusions:
An intelligent mobile health application that addresses the 5 main themes and integrates the processes of using a mobile App could facilitate heart transplant self-management for Taiwanese patients.
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