chronic care

Designing mHealth Apps for Physical Activity: Insights from People with Multiple Sclerosis

This study investigates the needs, obstacles, and motivators for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their healthcare providers in using mHealth apps for physical activity. Using a mixed-methods approach that combined focus groups, interviews, and surveys, we explored barriers and facilitators for physical activity and desired app features. The findings highlighted the importance of fatigue management, user-centered design, and gamification...

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COVID-19 Changing Online Conversations About Multiple Sclerosis on Twitter

This study examines how the COVID-19 pandemic influenced Twitter discussions about Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Using sentiment and topic analysis, we analyzed tweets before and after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The results reveal shifts in conversation focus and emotional tone, providing insights into how global health crises impact online discourse for vulnerable populations. (more…)

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Using Early Health Technology Assessment to guide mHealth development

This study focuses on using Early Health Technology Assessment (EHTA) to guide the development of More Stamina, a mHealth app designed to help people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) manage fatigue. The assessment evaluated the app’s usability, safety, and integration potential within healthcare systems, offering a roadmap for further development and market readiness. (more…)

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