Developing an Innovative Tablet-Based Walking Program to Improve Arthritis Fatigue.
Jean Cody, Jeungok Choi, Christopher R Martell
PMID 32976621WHAT IT FOUND
Experts reviewed a tablet-based walking program for arthritis fatigue and found it engaging and easy to use.
They recommended simplifying the interface and adding extra training for adults over 75. No patient outcomes were tested in this phase.
Key findings
01Three experts rated the tablet-based walking program as engaging, easy to use, and intuitive without lengthy training.
02Reviewers identified that older adults, particularly those over 75, might struggle with the tablet interface and need additional support during the first weeks.
03The program uses cognitive behavioral strategies and videoconferencing to help patients set walking goals and track steps at home.
STILL TO COME
How it was doneWhat they foundWhat it means for RNs
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What it does not show
This paper describes the development and expert review of an intervention, not a clinical trial. No patients participated in this phase, so no health outcomes were measured. The usability was assessed only by three experts, not by the older adult patients who would actually use the device. The next phase of testing with actual users is currently underway but not reported here.
The easy way to misread this
Do not assume this walking program reduces fatigue or improves health outcomes. This paper only reports that experts found the tablet application easy to use; it does not contain data from patients showing that the intervention works.