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 present a protocol for a prospective cross-sectional study to assess the usability and acceptability of the Digital Care Path for Living Kidney Donor Candidates, part of Finland’s Health Village portal. The study aims to gather feedback from living kidney donor candidates regarding the system's functionality, ease of use, and potential to enhance the donation process. The protocol outlines methods...
We investigated how digital posture scanning data can enhance and personalize physiotherapy services. Through a case study of a posture scan recording system (PSRS), we identified three key roles of posture scanning: diagnosing conditions, visualizing data for shared decision-making, and evaluating treatment impact. These findings illustrate how integrating digital tools into care pathways can empower both patients and professionals in...
We investigated the experiences and compliance of informal caregivers using a connected health platform to support people with dementia (PwD) in a real-world home care setting. Over six months, caregivers shared their perceptions of the platform’s usability, usefulness, and challenges. Although the platform initially inspired optimism, long-term use revealed gaps in addressing caregivers' specific needs and low compliance rates. Our...
We evaluated the Living Donor Digital Care Path (LD-dcp), an interactive health technology tool designed to standardize the informed consent process for living kidney donors. Over three years, the tool demonstrated high usability and engagement, effectively educating donors about the medical, psychological, and procedural aspects of kidney donation. While it supported standardized information delivery, its role in influencing donor decisions...
We explored the factors that influence the adoption of smart health technologies by people with dementia and their informal caregivers. Through a scoping review of 109 studies, we identified key barriers and facilitators, ranging from design challenges to ethical concerns. Based on these insights, we proposed the DemDesCon framework, which outlines essential design considerations for creating effective s-Health solutions for...
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...
We analyzed the rapid adoption of teleconsultation systems during the first wave of COVID-19, emphasizing the need for sustainable implementation beyond the pandemic. Our insights reveal that while these systems proved valuable in maintaining healthcare access, there is a risk of lacking integration into broader organizational structures. We propose strategies to ensure teleconsultation remains effective, addressing design, training, and policy...
We explored how many medical schools in the European Union teach students about digital health, such as electronic health records and telemedicine. Out of 302 schools, fewer than 30% included digital health training in their programs. Even when offered, these courses were not evenly distributed across countries. Our findings show a need for more consistent digital health education in medical...
