Developing and Evaluating JIApp: Acceptability and Usability of a Smartphone App System to Improve Self-Management in Young People With Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis

• Main Authors: Cai, Ran A (Author), Beste, Dominik (Author), Chaplin, Hema (Author), Varakliotis, Socrates (Author), Suffield, Linda (Author), Josephs, Francesca (Author), Sen, Debajit (Author), Wedderburn, Lucy R (Author), Ioannou, Yiannakis (Author), Hailes, Stephen (Author), Eleftheriou, Despina (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2017-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundFlare-ups in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) are characterized by joint pain and swelling and often accompanied with fatigue, negative emotions, and reduced participation in activities. To minimize the impact of JIA on the physical and psychosocial development and well-being of young p...