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Feasibility and Preliminary Effectiveness of a Hybrid mHealth Intervention for People with Disabilities: A Pilot Study.
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Abstract
People with disabilities (PWD) are vulnerable to underlying and chronic conditions and often face barriers to healthcare access, resulting in unmet needs and poor health outcomes. Mobile health (mHealth), defined as the use of mobile technologies to deliver or support healthcare, may help address these gaps by enabling symptom monitoring and self-management, supporting medication adherence, and providing remote care beyond traditional in-person clinical settings. To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a tailored hybrid mHealth intervention in improving health outcomes, physical function, and self-management behaviors among PWD. This single-arm pre-post study was conducted from April to August 2023 and included 48 participants with physical disabilities, brain injuries, or visual impairments recruited from disability service facilities. The hybrid mHealth platform comprised synchronous telehealth sessions (medication, nutrition, exercise) and asynchronous app-based modules that were developed specifically to support monitoring and self-management. Effectiveness was evaluated using behavioral and health-related outcomes, including medication adherence, physical function, and chronic disease management. Significant improvements were observed in medication adherence (2.6 ± 2.2 vs 3.4 ± 2.5,
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