Mobile Web-Based Monitoring and Coaching for Chronic Migraine
Author Information
Author(s): Marjolijn J Sorbi, Sander B Mak, Jan H Houtveen, Annet M Kleiboer, Lorenz JP van Doornen, Ulrich Ebner-Priemer
Primary Institution: Utrecht University
Hypothesis
Is the online digital assistance (ODA) approach feasible and acceptable for monitoring and coaching in chronic migraine patients?
Conclusion
The ODA approach is feasible and well accepted by participants, with good compliance and low perceived burden.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants reported good compliance with the diary prompts.
- Data loss due to technical issues was minimal at 6.8%.
- User-friendliness of the app was rated positively by participants.
- Participants expressed a desire to participate in similar studies again.
Takeaway
This study tested a new app that helps people with migraines track their symptoms and get coaching on how to prevent attacks, and it worked well for the participants.
Methodology
Participants used a mobile app for diary monitoring and received online coaching over 8.5 days.
Limitations
The small sample size limits the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
Five women with chronic migraine without aura, ages 24 to 52.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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