Information

The information construct addresses the source, language, presentation, content, and architecture of delivered health information.  

What does design consideration mean?

Notably, there was an overlap between design considerations and influencing factors. The former focuses on concluding possible design suggestions, recommendations, and implications proposed by the reviewed articles. The latter involves mapping the impacts of interaction design on digital PEx in different contexts; therefore, they refer to different themes and references.

Content

CONSIDERATIONS

  1. Provide comprehensive health information (e.g., medical history, test results, and medication information);

  2. Provide appropriate education and training on health condition;

  3. Provide concise information (not overwhelm); 

  4. Provide evidence-based information from credible source (e.g., no advertisements, validated advice);

  5. Appropriate encryption and DH security (e.g., passwords setting, privacy policy).

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Communication

CONSIDERATIONS

  1. Provide peer-to-peer communication through online forums, communities, by instant messages;

  2. Access to professionals directly via email, text message, or live chat;

  3. Share duties between healthcare staff.

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Functionality

CONSIDERATIONS

  1. Rewards (e.g., material incentives, intangible rewards, messages of congratulations when a task is completed);

  2. Reminders (e.g., email messages, text messages, words of the day, and pop-ups) for task completion;

  3. Reflective feedback, persuasive features, gaming features (e.g., knowledge quizzes and games);

  4. Functional characteristics enable accurate and continuous self-management (e.g., activity planning, activity tracking, self-monitoring, and diaries), person-centered care, and sustained behavior change;

  5. Appropriate dose of treatment.