product development

Workshops on Designing Gamified Solutions for Health

A series of workshop focusing on creating gamified designs to improve engagement among young patients with chronic conditions, particularly Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Participants explored various gamification frameworks and methodologies, brainstorming solutions to enhance adherence to physical activity. The sessions combined theoretical insights and hands-on exercises, producing actionable designs with potential applications for broader health challenges. (more…)

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Navigating Challenges in Patient and Public Involvement for Digital Health Development

This study examines the challenges of integrating Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) into the development of a digital health solution for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) using agile methods. By analyzing the case of the "More Stamina" project, the research identifies key obstacles, including participant selection, onboarding, task framing, communication, and reimbursement, and offers recommendations for enhancing PPI practices in digital health...

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Healthcare Professionals’ Insights on Patient-Generated Health Data for Chronic Care

This study explores how healthcare professionals (HCPs) view the integration of patient-generated health data from self-management mHealth solutions into clinical care. Interviews with 23 HCPs from Finland, Spain, and Switzerland reveal optimism about the potential of PGHD for monitoring, prevention, research, and enhancing transparency in care. However, concerns about data utility and integration remain barriers to full adoption.

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Designing mHealth Apps for Physical Activity: Insights from People with Multiple Sclerosis

This study investigates the needs, obstacles, and motivators for individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and their healthcare providers in using mHealth apps for physical activity. Using a mixed-methods approach that combined focus groups, interviews, and surveys, we explored barriers and facilitators for physical activity and desired app features. The findings highlighted the importance of fatigue management, user-centered design, and gamification...

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Leveraging Generative AI to Speed Up Systematic Reviews of mHealth Apps

This study explores the potential of generative AI, specifically ChatGPT, to automate time-intensive tasks involved in systematic reviews of mHealth apps. Using Design Science Research, we co-created a Python script with ChatGPT to streamline the process. While the output was a functional intermediate result, it required further refinement for full automation. The findings highlight the feasibility and limitations of using...

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Using Early Health Technology Assessment to guide mHealth development

This study focuses on using Early Health Technology Assessment (EHTA) to guide the development of More Stamina, a mHealth app designed to help people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) manage fatigue. The assessment evaluated the app’s usability, safety, and integration potential within healthcare systems, offering a roadmap for further development and market readiness. (more…)

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