Capitalizing on the Strengths of Persons With Rheumatoid Arthritis to Improve Health and Wellness
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Chronic Disease
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
- Enrollment
- 12
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Perceived Usefulness of the Application
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
Self-management of chronic illness can be highly demanding and people need to mobilize their personal strengths in order to live well with their condition. A mobile application was designed in collaboration with people with chronic illness and health care providers with the aims to support awareness of patients' strengths and patient-provider dialogues that include strengths. The aim of the present study is to evaluate with mixed methods the perceived usefulness and usability of the application and potential effects of the application on patients.
Detailed Description
In this pre-post design pilot study participants will be recruited from self-management courses for people with rheumatic diseases. Before using the application participants will be asked to report their strengths in a written format. After using the mobile application to reflect on their strengths the participants will be interviewed about their experience of using the application and on the task of reflecting on their strengths. They will also be asked to fill out a questionnaire on perceived usefulness and user-friendliness. Before and after using the application the participants fill out questionnaires on emotions (Positive and Negative Affective Scale) and self-efficacy (The Arthritis Self-efficacy Scale). All interviews will be audio-taped and analyzed with a qualitative approach. Descriptive analysis will be applied for quantitative data.
Investigators
Elin Borosund
Principal Investigator
Oslo University Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age of 18 years or older
- •Can read and speak Norwegian language
- •Diagnosed with a chronic condition
- •Participating or having recently participated in a learning and mastery or an outpatient rehabilitation program
- •No exclusion criteria
Exclusion Criteria
- Not provided
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Perceived Usefulness of the Application
Time Frame: Within an hour after using the application
Study-specific questions on perceived usefulness of the application
The System Usability Scale
Time Frame: Within an hour after using the application
This 10 item questionnaire measures usability. Each item has 5 response options with total score ranging from 0 to 100. Higher values represent a better outcome.
Secondary Outcomes
- The Positive and Negative Affect Schedule.(Pre-intervention and post-intervention, within an hour after using the application)
- The Arthritis Self-efficacy Scale(Pre-intervention and post-intervention, within an hour after using the application)