This study explored how healthcare professionals perceive More Stamina, an app that helps people with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage fatigue, and how it could fit into clinical care. Guided by the Technology Acceptance Model, we combined interviews and questionnaires with healthcare professionals. They valued the app for facilitating data collection, revealing symptom patterns and supporting personalised care. (more…)
This study evaluated More Stamina, a gamified mobile app that helps people with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage fatigue, during 60 days of everyday use. Twenty participants from Oulu University Hospital tracked their daily activities while we measured fatigue, quality of life, usability and engagement, and interviewed them about their experience. The app proved feasible and acceptable, helping people become more...
We proposed and developed a gamified digital platform to support adolescents with diabetes mellitus in managing their condition. By integrating gamification techniques such as point systems, achievements, and social support features, the platform aims to improve patient engagement and adherence to treatment plans. The platform also includes telemonitoring and education tools to enhance self-management and foster healthier lifestyles among young...
We developed a predictive model to automatically detect gamification elements in breast cancer mobile apps, addressing the lack of scalable methods for analyzing large datasets. Using titles and descriptions from app stores, our model achieved high accuracy (85% ROC) in identifying gamified apps. This tool enables researchers to efficiently screen apps for gamification, supporting further exploration of its role in...
I developed the Model for Motivational Mobile-health Design (3MD), a conceptual framework to guide the creation of gamified mHealth solutions for chronic conditions. By integrating condition-specific insights, motivational strategies, and technological capabilities, 3MD provides designers with a structured approach and illustrative design questions to enhance user engagement and health outcomes. (more…)
We explored the concept of "Serious Games," video games designed to promote health-related knowledge, behaviors, and skills beyond entertainment. Our review highlights their application in areas like patient education, behavior change, and medical training. By integrating user-centered design principles with behavioral science, Serious Games represent a promising tool for engaging users and addressing healthcare challenges. (more…)
We assessed how well mobile health apps meet the needs of people with multiple sclerosis (MS). From a systematic review of app stores, we identified 30 apps focused on MS. While many offered patient education and data visualization, critical features like energy management, remote monitoring, and gamification were largely absent. Our findings suggest that current MS mHealth apps fall short...
This study outlines the design, prototyping, and usability evaluation of "More Stamina," a gamified mHealth app aimed at helping individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) manage fatigue. Developed through a user-centered design approach, the app incorporates behavioral change models and gamification techniques to encourage self-management. Usability testing revealed insights for refining app features, emphasizing simplicity, customization, and a positive user experience....
This is a study protocol designed for the evaluation of "More Stamina," a mHealth app designed to help individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) manage fatigue. The approach intends to use a mixed-methods, multicenter study to assess the app's feasibility, acceptability, and usability among MS patients in Argentina, Spain, and Switzerland. The study incorporates both qualitative and quantitative methods to explore...
A series of workshop focusing on creating gamified designs to improve engagement among young patients with chronic conditions, particularly Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Participants explored various gamification frameworks and methodologies, brainstorming solutions to enhance adherence to physical activity. The sessions combined theoretical insights and hands-on exercises, producing actionable designs with potential applications for broader health challenges. (more…)
