Jennifer Dickman Portz1,2, Anton Vehovec3, Mary A Dolansky3, Jennifer B Levin4,5, Sheana Bull6, Rebecca Boxer1,7. 1. 1 School of Medicine, University of Colorado , Aurora, Colorado. 2. 2 School of Social Work, Colorado State University , Fort Collins, Colorado. 3. 3 School of Nursing, Case Western Reserve University , Cleveland, Ohio. 4. 4 Department of Psychiatry, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine , Cleveland, Ohio. 5. 5 Department of Psychiatry, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center , Cleveland, Ohio. 6. 6 Colorado School of Public Health, University of Colorado , Denver, Colorado. 7. 7 Veterans Affairs Medical Center , Denver, Colorado.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Heart failure (HF) is common in older adults. With increases in technology use among older adults, mobile applications may provide a solution for older adults to self-manage symptoms of HF. This article discusses the development and acceptability of a HF symptom-tracking mobile application (HF app). METHODOLOGY: The HF app was developed to allow patients to track their symptoms of HF. Thirty (N = 30) older adults completed an acceptability survey after using the mobile app. The survey used Likert items and open-ended feedback questions. RESULTS: Overall, the acceptability feedback from users was positive with participants indicating that the HF app was both easy to use and understand. Participants identified recommendations for improvement including additional symptoms to track and the inclusion of instructions and reminders. CONCLUSION: HF is common in older adults, and acceptability of mobile apps is of key importance. The HF app is an acceptable tool for older patients with HF to self-manage their symptoms, identify patterns, and changes in symptoms, and ultimately prevent HF readmission.
PURPOSE:Heart failure (HF) is common in older adults. With increases in technology use among older adults, mobile applications may provide a solution for older adults to self-manage symptoms of HF. This article discusses the development and acceptability of a HF symptom-tracking mobile application (HF app). METHODOLOGY: The HF app was developed to allow patients to track their symptoms of HF. Thirty (N = 30) older adults completed an acceptability survey after using the mobile app. The survey used Likert items and open-ended feedback questions. RESULTS: Overall, the acceptability feedback from users was positive with participants indicating that the HF app was both easy to use and understand. Participants identified recommendations for improvement including additional symptoms to track and the inclusion of instructions and reminders. CONCLUSION: HF is common in older adults, and acceptability of mobile apps is of key importance. The HF app is an acceptable tool for older patients with HF to self-manage their symptoms, identify patterns, and changes in symptoms, and ultimately prevent HF readmission.
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