Personalized Mobile Platform for Improving Health Literacy and Self-Management in Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases

Genaro Daza-Santacoloma, Jorge I. Castano-Gutiérrez, Mario A. Ortegón

Abstract


Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a group of heart and blood vessel disorders, and they are the leading cause of death worldwide. However, efforts to contain the development of cardiovascular diseases are hindered by the lack of adherence to medical treatments. Despite the beneficial effects of medical procedures and medications demonstrated by science, complications persist in the affected population, and the problem has been associated with the behavior of those who suffer from these pathologies and their level of awareness of the risks they face. The new disruptive paradigms in the healthcare sector include the patient as an active participant in their therapy. Several authors have explored the development of mobile applications aimed at improving health literacy and the treatment of several diseases. Due to the rapid evolution of technology in recent decades, mobile health, which includes smartphone applications, has become increasingly popular in chronic disease management and health promotion. This work focuses on developing a personalized mobile platform to improve health literacy and self-management in patients with cardiovascular diseases. In particular, our platform's design is informed by a health literacy framework that takes into account five key elements: 1) knowledge and social representations of concepts, 2) personalized information, 3) emotional connection to the information, 4) patient-centered behavioral alternatives, and 5) call-to-action instructions. Specifically, the proposed mobile platform includes three interactive modules: Knowledge, My Cardiovascular Risk, and Mental Health. These elements are designed to empower patients with cardiovascular diseases to better understand their condition, make informed decisions about their health, and take action to manage their condition.

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