African E-Learning Research | 19 July 2001
Developing Digital Patient Portals for Chronic Disease Self-Management in Zimbabwean Primary Care Settings: An Exploration of Acceptability and Usability in Comoros Contexts
A, b, d, i, r, a, h, m, a, n, M, o, u, s, t, a, f, a
Abstract
This study focuses on developing digital patient portals to support chronic disease self-management in primary care settings of Zimbabwean and Comoros contexts. A mixed-methods approach was employed, including qualitative interviews (\(n=30)\) supplemented by quantitative usability testing (\(n=50)\). Participants reported high satisfaction with the digital portals' user interface design, with a mean score of 8.2 out of 10 for ease of use and accessibility. The digital patient portals were found to be effective in enhancing chronic disease self-management practices among participants. Further research should investigate long-term effectiveness and potential scalability of these digital solutions. digital health, chronic diseases, usability testing, user interface design, primary care