Identifying and Validating Requirements of a Mobile-Based Self-Management System for People Living With Hiv Publisher Pubmed



Mehraeen E¹ ; Safdari R¹ ; Seyedalinaghi S² ; Mohammadzadeh N¹ ; Arji G¹ Show Affiliations
Source: Studies in Health Technology and Informatics Published:2018

Abstract

Background: Due to the widespread use of mobile technology and the low cost of this technology, implementing a mobile-based self-management system can lead to adherence to the medication regimens and promotion of the health of people living with HIV (PLWH). We aimed to identify requirements of a mobile-based selfmanagement system, and validate them from the perspective of infectious diseases specialists. Method: This is a mixed-methods study that carried out in two main phases. In the first phase, we identified requirements of a mobile-based selfmanagement system for PLWH. In the second phase, identified requirements were validated using a researcher made questionnaire. The statistical population was infectious diseases specialists affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS statistical software (version 19), and descriptive statistics. Results: By full-text review of selected studies, we determined requirements of a mobile-based self-management system in four categories: demographic, clinical, strategically and technical capabilities. According to the findings, 6 data elements for demographic category, 11 data elements for clinical category, 10 items for self-management strategies, and 11 features for technical capabilities were selected. Conclusion: Using the identified preferences, it is possible to design and implement a mobile-based self-management system for HIVpositive people. Developing a mobile-based self-management system is expected to progress the skills of self-management PLWH, improve of medication regimen adherence, and facilitate communication with healthcare providers. © 2018 The authors and IOS Press.