Interest in a Mobile App for Two-Way Risk Communication: A Survey Study Among European Healthcare Professionals and Patients

Sieta T. de Vries, Petra Denig, Carmen Lasheras Ruiz, François Houÿez, Lisa Wong, Alastair Sutcliffe and Peter G. M. Mol ()
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Sieta T. de Vries: University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen
Petra Denig: University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen
Carmen Lasheras Ruiz: European Organisation for Rare Diseases (Eurordis)
François Houÿez: European Organisation for Rare Diseases (Eurordis)
Lisa Wong: UCL Institute of Child Health
Alastair Sutcliffe: UCL Institute of Child Health
Peter G. M. Mol: University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen

Drug Safety, 2018, vol. 41, issue 7, No 6, 697-712

Abstract: Abstract Introduction Previously, an app has been developed for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients to report adverse drug reactions (ADRs) to national medicines agencies and to receive drug safety information. Objective This study aimed to assess (1) European HCPs’ and patients’ interest in an app for this two-way risk communication; (2) their preferences and perceptions towards specific app characteristics; and (3) which HCPs and patients are particularly interested in the app. In addition, these aspects were studied specifically for the countries where such an app was already available, i.e. Croatia, The Netherlands, and The UK. Methods European HCPs and patients were asked to complete a web-based survey developed in the context of the Web-Recognizing Adverse Drug Reactions (Web-RADR) project. Data on app interest and preferences and perceptions towards app characteristics were analysed descriptively. Logistic regression analyses were conducted to assess the association of HCP characteristics and patient characteristics on the level of interest in the app (i.e. very interested vs. not/somewhat interested). Results In total, 399 HCPs and 656 patients completed the survey. About half of the patients (48%; ranging from 38% from The Netherlands to 54% from The UK), and 61% of the HCPs (ranging from 42% from The Netherlands to 54% from The UK) were very interested in the app. A faster means of reporting ADRs and easier access to the reporting form were the main perceived benefits. HCPs and patients who already use a health app were particularly interested in the app (HCPs: odds ratio [OR] 3.52; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.96–6.30, patients: OR 1.64; 95% CI 1.19–2.27). Conclusions An app is positively perceived by HCPs and patients for reporting ADRs quickly and for receiving drug safety information from national medicines agencies. In particular, HCPs and patients who already use other health apps were interested in the app.

Date: 2018
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