title: Outcomes of Clinicians, Caregivers, Family Members and Adults with Spina Bifida Regarding Receptivity to use of the iMHere mHealth Solution to Promote Wellness.
abstract: The purpose of this study was to gather information regarding the receptivity of clinicians, caregivers and family members, and adults with spina bifida (SB) to the use of a mHealth application, iMobile Health and Rehabilitation (iMHere) system. Surveys were administered to end user groups in conjunction with a conference presentation at the Spina Bifida Association's 38th Annual Conference. The survey results were obtained from a total of 107 respondents. Likert scale and qualitative results are provided in consideration of future application of the iMHere system in clinical practice. The results of this survey indicate respondents were receptive and supportive with regard to adopting such a system for personal and professional use. Challenges likely to be encountered in the introduction of the iMHere system are also revealed and discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
authors.forename: Andrea D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Fairman
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA.
authors.forename: Brad E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Dicianno
authors.affiliation: School of Arts and Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
authors.forename: Nicole
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Datt
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Garver
authors.affiliation: Department of Health and Information Management, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
authors.forename: Bambang
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Parmanto
authors.affiliation: Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: McCue
keywords: mHealth; myelomeningocele; self-management; smartphone; spina bifida; telehealth; telerehabilitation; wellness