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Measuring Mobile Phone Application Usability for Anticoagulation from the Perspective of Patients, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals

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  • Shih-Wei Wang

    (Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
    School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan)

  • Chun-Chi Chiou

    (Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan)

  • Chien-Hao Su

    (Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan)

  • Cheng-Chih Wu

    (Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
    School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan)

  • Shu-Chen Tsai

    (Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan)

  • Tsu-Kung Lin

    (Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
    Center for Mitochondrial Research and Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital and Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan)

  • Chien-Ning Hsu

    (Department of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung 833, Taiwan
    School of Pharmacy, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung 807, Taiwan)

Abstract

Oral anticoagulants (OAC) are recommended for preventing stroke and systemic embolism in atrial fibrillation. Proper use is imperative for maximizing anticoagulation therapy’s effectiveness and safety. In preparation for the implementation of a smartphone-based SmartMed app (application) aiming to promote patient self-management, medication adherence, and data collection for patients on anticoagulation therapy, its usability assessment can ensure the value of OAC app development and adoption. We evaluated the SmartMed app’s usability using the System Usability Scale (SUS) and the app-specific domain of the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS) for its perceived impact on taking OAC regularly. We recruited 25 OAC users and their home caregivers and 59 healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, nurses, and cardiac surgeons from one medical center and one regional hospital in Taiwan. All participants ( n = 84) thought the SmartMed app was useful, with mean SUS and MARS scores of 81.49 (±14.42) and 4.65 (±0.49), respectively. Usability evaluation revealed that fewer experiences with smartphone apps and different healthcare professionals (pharmacists versus nurses or cardiac surgeons) were associated with lower SUS scores and perceived impact. Throughout the evaluation process, the SmartMed app’s design was considered helpful from multiple stakeholders’ perspectives. Further ongoing mobile technology supports are necessary to establish the SmartMed app’s effectiveness.

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  • Shih-Wei Wang & Chun-Chi Chiou & Chien-Hao Su & Cheng-Chih Wu & Shu-Chen Tsai & Tsu-Kung Lin & Chien-Ning Hsu, 2022. "Measuring Mobile Phone Application Usability for Anticoagulation from the Perspective of Patients, Caregivers, and Healthcare Professionals," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(16), pages 1-13, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:16:p:10136-:d:889458
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    1. Insil Jang, 2021. "A Systematic Review on Mobile Health Applications’ Education Program for Patients Taking Oral Anticoagulants," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(17), pages 1-15, August.
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    1. Yanmei Jiang & Antonio K. W. Lau, 2023. "Understanding Post-Adoption Behavioral Intentions of Mobile Health Service Users: An Empirical Study during COVID-19," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(5), pages 1-21, February.

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