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Examining the Usability of Computer Tablets to Promote Symptom Self-management and Engagement in Healthy Behaviors in Adults With Chronic Conditions
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Computer Tablet Group, Paper and Pencil Group, and 1 other intervention for Fibromyalgia and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 46 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Maintaining a healthy diet and engaging in routine physical activity may help decrease severity of symptoms, prevent secondary conditions, and slow functional decline in people with disabling neuromusculoskeletal conditions. However, people with these conditions face many health barriers to engaging in healthy behaviors. With the advent of portable technologies, such as smart phones, tablets and PDAs, there is a need to explore whether these technologies can help people with disabling conditions to stay motivated and overcome barriers to engaging in healthy behaviors.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
A computer tablet application to set goals,self-monitor healthy behaviors, record condition-related symptom impact, and self-manage a problematic symptom.
Use of paper and pencil diaries and worksheets to set goals, record condition-related symptom impact, and self-monitor behaviors.
Participants are prescribed an exercise program and given information on healthy eating.