Development of a digital telerehabilitation solution: Analysis of the needs of patients with chronic diseases

An individualized mobile health intervention to promote physical activity in adults with obstructive sleep apnea: An intervention mapping approach

“…Moreover, the conception of the intervention was based on previous work carried out by our team in obese patients, many of whom had OSA. 98 In this qualitative study, a self-administered questionnaire was completed by 151 patients with chronic diseases (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes, or OSA) to determine the barriers and facilitators of patient adhesion to a mobile digital telerehabilitation solution that proposes personalized interventions for patients. The analyses of both qualitative studies revealed that the psychosocial factors that emerged were “risk perception,” “outcome expectancies,” “self-efficacy,” “social support,” “action planning,” and “coping planning.” These factors are part of the HAPA theory.…”

“…However, the development of this mHealth intervention was based on previous research carried out by our team in a population of obese patients, many of whom had OSA. 98 This first experience allowed us to identify levers and understand the needs of these patients regarding the different aspects of a telerehabilitation program. Lastly, we only focused on PA as opposed to including other factors like diet.…”

“…The development group established the determinants that could be impacted by an intervention, and the importance of these determinants was determined based on group consensus and the available scientific literature. 52 , 55 , 56 , 62 , 63 , 65 , 66 , 68 – 71 , 82 , 83 , 95 – 98 …”