A mobile app (IDoThis) for multiple sclerosis self-management: development and initial evaluation.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common neurological disorders worldwide, and self-management is considered an essential dimension in its control. This study aimed to develop an evidence-based mobile application for MS self-management and evaluate it.

Methods: This study was undertaken in three phases: content preparation, design, and evaluation.

Exploring Self-management Needs of Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: A Qualitative Study for Mobile Application Development.

Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a common cause of neurologic disability in young adults. Individuals with MS deal with the day-to-day effects of the disease on their lives. Self-management can help with these challenges.

Mobile Applications for Multiple Sclerosis: a Focus on Self-Management.

Introduction: The explosion of mobile phone users along with the importance of user's role in managing their health provides a unique opportunity for m-Health applications in the management of chronic illnesses such as Multiple sclerosis (MS).

Aim: To identify available MS applications and to characterize the content of MS self-management applications.

Methods: Two popular online application stores (iTunes, Google play) were searched for multiple sclerosis -related apps using the following keywords: multiple sclerosis, disseminated multiple sclerosis, disseminated sclerosis, and MS.