ArticlePatient preference and adherence2021
Potential Development of a Mobile Application for Gout Self-Management: What Support Do Patients Need?
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- The Impact of mHealth-Based Continuous Care on Disease Knowledge, Treatment Compliance, and Serum Uric Acid Levels in Chinese Patients With Gout: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2024Trial
- Effectiveness of a developed self-care mobile application for chest trauma patients: an interventional study.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding gout management among patients in Xiamen, China: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Determinants of Self-Management Behavior in Gout: A Scoping Review.Arthritis care & research · 2025Article
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- Support needs of gout patients and suitability of eHealth to address these needs.Rheumatology advances in practice · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeWith the increasing prevalence and chronic course of gout, the use of mobile health (mHealth) applications (APPs) for gout self-management is attracting considerable research attention as an effective approach to improving health outcomes. However, there is limited knowledge regarding the self-management support that a mHealth APP for gout should provide to patients according to their needs. The aim of this study was to interview patients with gout and identify their needs with respect to gout self-management support. PATIENTS AND
methodsWe conducted qualitative research using a purposive sampling method from January 2019 to August 2019. Individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients recruited from West China Hospital in Sichuan, China. The qualitative data were transcribed verbatim and analyzed by thematic analysis.
resultsTen male patients with gout were included in the final analysis. Instrumental, psychological, and relational support emerged as themes describing the needs of patients for gout self-management support. The instrumental support included health education, hospital registration, setting reminders, and shopping. Psychological support referred to helping patients mitigate various negative emotions. Relational support included interactions with healthcare providers and fellow patients.
conclusionThe present findings indicate that healthcare providers or companies should develop mHealth APPs for gout self-management based on the needs of patients.
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