Insights From a Mixed Methods Analysis of 3 Health Technologies Used in Patients With Parkinson Disease: Mixed Methods Study
Our study underscores the importance of incorporating patient perspectives in the development of health technologies for PD. Positive user experiences demonstrate the potential of TEC to enhance disease management, but addressing usability challenges remains critical. Future efforts should focus on refining user interfaces, providing comprehensive technical support, and ensuring clear, accessible instructions to maximize adoption and long-term engagement. By prioritizing these aspects, TEC can play a pivotal role in advancing patient-centered health care solutions for PD.
Authors
- Mariana H.G. Monje (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0730-4061)
- Joaquim José Ferreira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3950-5113)
- Sergio Domínguez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7736-8585)
- Dimitrios I. Fotiadis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7362-5082)
- Ricardo Cacho
- Norberto Malpica (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4618-7459)
- Angelo Antonini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1040-2807)
- Laura Antunes
- Tiago Mestre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6973-7479)
- Raquel Bouça‐Machado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3756-2763)
- Evžen Růžička (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4893-9661)
- Álvaro Sánchez‐Ferro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2461-2485)
- Sylvie Grosjean (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4568-0500)
- Martin Srp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2215-0272)
- George Rigas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5102-6185)
- Argyri Tsakanika
- John Inocentes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6086-4829)
- Timothy Lynch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2380-8737)
- Daniel Pérez-Rangel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9627-4602)
Institutions
- Northwestern University (US)
- University of Padua (IT)
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (ES)
- Charles University (CZ)
- Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (IE)
- MIND Research Institute (US)
- Instituto Superior Politécnico do Oeste (PT)
- Hospital Universitario 12 De Octubre (ES)
- Neurological Institute of Athens (GR)
- Ottawa University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Internet Research
- Published
- 2025-04-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/67986
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.78