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. 2013 Jun 11;5(1):3-16.
doi: 10.5195/ijt.2013.6116. eCollection 2013 Spring.

Outcomes of Clinicians, Caregivers, Family Members and Adults with Spina Bifida Regarding Receptivity to use of the iMHere mHealth Solution to Promote Wellness

Andrea D Fairman  1 , Brad E Dicianno  2 , Nicole Datt  3 , Amanda Garver  1 , Bambang Parmanto  4 , Michael McCue  1
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Outcomes of Clinicians, Caregivers, Family Members and Adults with Spina Bifida Regarding Receptivity to use of the iMHere mHealth Solution to Promote Wellness

Andrea D Fairman et al. Int J Telerehabil. .

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to gather information regarding the receptivity of clinicians, caregivers and family members, and adults with spina bifida (SB) to the use of a mHealth application, iMobile Health and Rehabilitation (iMHere) system. Surveys were administered to end user groups in conjunction with a conference presentation at the Spina Bifida Association's 38th Annual Conference. The survey results were obtained from a total of 107 respondents. Likert scale and qualitative results are provided in consideration of future application of the iMHere system in clinical practice. The results of this survey indicate respondents were receptive and supportive with regard to adopting such a system for personal and professional use. Challenges likely to be encountered in the introduction of the iMHere system are also revealed and discussed.

Keywords: mHealth; myelomeningocele; self-management; smartphone; spina bifida; telehealth; telerehabilitation; wellness.

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Figure 1:
iMHere home screen with icons for all current apps
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MyMeds alarm/reminder to take medication
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TeleCath screen to report problems encountered
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TeleCath requests information regarding incontinence on a daily basis
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Screenshot of BMQ showing screen to program reminders
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Mood Tracker provides a series of 10 yes/no questions to determine the user’s level of depression
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The Skin Care App has several screens to allow user to report wounds
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Figure 8:
iMHere Clinician Dashboard provides a graphical overview of incoming information from the patients’ apps. Clinicians can quickly scan the dashboard and determine how to prioritize contact with patients based on this information.
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Figure 9:
Symbol indicates the patient does not require attention.
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Figure 10:
Symbol indicates the patient may need attention.
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Figure 11:
Symbol indicates the patient needs immediate attention.
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Figure 12:
iMHere Clinician View of SkinCare Entry which can allow monitoring of progress in wound healing over time.
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