Development and content validation of a patient-centered and digitally inclusive mobile application for chronic heart failure: A Delphi study - Takeaways - MDSpire

Development and content validation of a patient-centered and digitally inclusive mobile application for chronic heart failure: A Delphi study

  • By

  • Emma Camino-Ortega

  • Ángel Rodríguez-Laso

  • Ramon Paniagua

  • Miguel Angel Cuevas-Budhart

  • Mercedes Gómez del Pulgar García-Madrid

  • José Luis García Klepzig

  • Alfonso Meneses Monroy

  • July 8, 2026

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    Heart failure is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly affecting adults aged 65 and older.

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    Mobile health technologies can enhance self-care management in heart failure by providing education, monitoring, and personalized support.

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    Existing heart failure mobile applications often lack clinical validation and patient involvement, limiting their effectiveness.

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    The Delphi method was used in this study to reach consensus on essential content for a mobile application targeting heart failure management.

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    The final questionnaire developed through the Delphi process focused on symptom tracking and therapeutic education for heart failure patients.

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Development and content validation of a patient-centered and digitally inclusive mobile application for chronic heart failure: A Delphi study

  • by Emma Camino-Ortega, Ángel Rodríguez-Laso, Ramon Paniagua, Miguel Angel Cuevas-Budhart, Mercedes Gómez del Pulgar García-Madrid, José Luis García Klepzig, Alfonso Meneses Monroy

  • July 8, 2026

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