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Users' Perspectives on mHealth Self-Management of Bipolar Disorder: Qualitative Focus Group Study
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Abstract
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| Background: Recent research indicates that current mHealth apps for bipolar disorders (BDs) show crucial shortcomings. They lack important functionality, are of inconsistent quality, and are insufficiently evidence-based. mHealth apps need to be better adapted to the needs of users. The perspectives of adult service users with BD regarding mHealth apps have not been well investigated. Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the needs and expectations of adults with BD regarding mHealth apps. Methods: Two focus group sessions were organized in which patients' views on self-management and design and functionality of an mHealth app for BD were assessed. During session 1, four focus groups were organized to identify users' needs regarding support for self-management. Session 2 contained three cocreation focus groups. Through this method, the desired functionality and design were explored. Results: Participants indicated that they were in need of support in various ways. Not only support in psychoeducation, including daily routine, sleep pattern, maintaining social contacts, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and avoidance of stimuli, was considered important for them but also gaining insight into their illness was found to be crucial. Conclusions: According to the participants, their illness-related information is a key factor in gaining insight into their mood pattern. Participants wanted a functional design that would increase daily use and prevent overstimulation. The results of this study should be taken into account when developing new mHealth apps. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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JMIR mHealth and uHealth
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Publication
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2018
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ISSN
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2291-5222
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DOI
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10.2196/MHEALTH.9529
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Volume/pages
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6
:5
(2018)
, 10 p.
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Article Reference
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e108
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ISI
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000433584500001
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Pubmed ID
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29720363
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E-only publicatie
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Full text (open access)
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