Fostering Fatigue-Management in People with Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome - Experiences with the "Untire" App.
Stud Health Technol Inform
; 293: 47-51, 2022 May 16.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1862566
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Many patients suffering from post-acute COVID-19 syndrome must deal with fatigue. They need physical and psychological support, strengthening, and adaption of their individual lifestyle. The use of apps can foster fatigue management.OBJECTIVES:
The aim of this study was to analyse experiences of patients with fatigue caused by post-acute COVID-19 syndrome after using Untire for more than two weeks.METHODS:
A qualitative research design was chosen to identify user-experience after using the app. Seven semi-structured interviews were conducted and qualitative content analysis according to Mayring was applied.RESULTS:
The Untire App was generally perceived as being easy to use. Patients judged the Untire App as supportive in most of the features, especially in energy measurement and relaxation exercises.CONCLUSION:
Thus, though developed for cancer patients, this mobile health (mHealth) application is with some restrictions also suitable for patients with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome.Keywords
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Telemedicine
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Mobile Applications
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Stud Health Technol Inform
Journal subject:
Medical Informatics
/
Health Services Research
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
SHTI220346
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