Abdi Birhanu, Michael Shawel Lemma, Biruk Habtamu, Nahom Wondwossen Worku, Monas Kitessa, Shambel Nigusie, Galana Mamo Ayana, Yehenaw Tenaw, Selamawit Sete, Bedasa Taye Merga, Ibsa Mussa
Chronic disease comorbidity and associated factors among cancer patients in eastern Ethiopia
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although comprehensive lifestyle habits crucial healthy aging adherence tends decline individuals grow older sustaining healthy life time poses motivational challenge digital tools smartphone apps aimed promoting healthy habits used counteract decline however profound investigation necessary diverse experiences users particularly concerns older adults unfamiliar information communications technologies aimed develop mobile app focused promoting health older adults based principles software engineering usercentered design project respected ethical guidelines involved participation older adults various stages development app study used mixed methods approach combining quantitative qualitative methodologies data collection study conducted ribeiro prto paulo brazil involved 20 older adults genders aged 60 years enrolled physical education program elderly university paulo research unfolded multiple phases encompassing development refinement app active engagement participants total 20 participants used mobile health app average age 648 sd 27 years participants high school education middleclass status varying health literacy mean score 7355 sd 2670 overall 90 1820 participants owned smartphones however 20 420 participants faced installation challenges 30 620 struggled webbased searches focus groups assessed app usability satisfaction adjustments increased satisfaction scores significantly suitability assessment materials 3489 7065 system usability scale 7123 8714 participant feedback emphasized font size navigation visual feedback personalization suggestions included health device integration social interaction inapp communication support study contributes development health care technologies tailored older adult population considering specific needs anticipated resulting app serve valuable tool promoting healthy habits enhancing quality life older adults