ArticleCanadian journal of kidney health and disease2022
Designing an App for Immunosuppression Adherence and Communication: A Qualitative Approach.
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Abstract
backgroundImmunosuppression nonadherence may be the most important factor limiting long-term allograft survival.
objectiveFollowing user-centered design, we explored the essential priorities and preferences of kidney transplant recipients and healthcare providers (HCP) to inform development of a smartphone app to improve immunosuppression adherence and communication.
designA qualitative descriptive research design was used.
settingThe University of Alberta Hospital adult kidney transplant program in Edmonton, Canada.
participantsParticipants were recruited by convenience sampling and included 32 kidney transplant recipients and 11 HCPs.
methodsSeven focus groups (5 with recipients and 2 with HCPs) were conducted to inform app development. Sessions were recorded, and transcripts were coded to elucidate themes.
resultsApp development to improve adherence was not a priority for HCP. Recipients prioritized choice: that all features be optional. Recipients preferred support while traveling; access to laboratory results; and use by younger or newly transplanted recipients. Both recipients and HCP preferred linkage to pharmacy; and self-management and accountability.For the app to improve communication, HCPs believed the priorities to be addressed included: clarity on scope of app; legal, ethical, and professional obligations; and charting. Both recipients and HCP prioritized HCP workload, and broader medication and health concerns. Healthcare providers preferred tech support; both recipients and HCPs preferred app access for nontransplant HCP. LIMITATIONS: Limitations include underrepresentation of physicians, recipients with racial/ethnic diversity, and potential selection bias of transplant recipients who perceived themselves to be adhering to immunosuppression medications.
conclusionFuture research is needed for the app to become a comprehensive, secure platform for broader communication between recipients and HCP, pharmacies, and nontransplant clinicians while streamlining HCP workload.
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