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Application of Patient Journey Methodology to Explore Needs for Digital Support A Multiple Sclerosis Case Study

Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease with a highly variable course, and patients face a large number of health professionals during treatment and follow-up. We introduce a methodology for detailed analysis and visualisation of patient journeys. The purpose was to gain insight into MS-patients' needs, experiences, and desires. A case study with three patients over a period of 4-6 weeks revealed how they interact with health professionals in managing their disease. We have identified several areas where digital tools may improve the patients' quality of life, and support health professionals in their follow-up and treatment of MS.

Category

Academic chapter/article/Conference paper

Language

English

Author(s)

Affiliation

  • SINTEF Digital / Sustainable Communication Technologies
  • SINTEF Digital / Smart Sensors and Microsystems
  • Oslo University Hospital
  • MS-Senteret Hakadal AS

Year

2019

Publisher

Linköping University Electronic Press

Book

Proceedings of the 17th Scandinavian Conference on Health Informatics 2019

Issue

161

ISBN

978-91-7929-957-6

Page(s)

148 - 153

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