Design and development of the content of a mobile application to reduce risk factors of the metabolic syndrome in the climacteric

Abstract

Objective: To describe the design and development of the content of the “Metamorfosis” technological application to control and reduce clinical risk factors of the Metabolic Syndrome in women in climacteric stage. Method: A multidisciplinary approach was used, guided by the Self-care Deficit Theory and a combination of methods that included literature review, interviews with women in climacteric stage who were potential users (n = 10), interviews with experts in information technologies (n = 4), and with health professionals (n = 5). During the process, a systematic evaluation was carried out to improve the acceptancy of this eHealth technology. Results: Four modules were generated with the “Metamorfosis” technological application based on findings from the literature review and interviews with patients and health professionals: Module I, Self-care: Knowing your body; Module II: Self-control: Adaptation to new changes; Module III: Deviation from Health; and Module IV: Self-care Agency. In addition to the above, there are windows that provide information regarding the Dash diet and exercises with a pedometer and the link to access remote physical activity. Conclusion: The importance of including in the design and development of the application a multidisciplinary approach and the perspectives of the potential users of the application and professionals was evidenced, in order to facilitate the use and acceptance of the application, as well as in the future the implementation of a Nursing Intervention in risk factors of metabolic syndrome in the climacteric.

Keywords

• Mobile health
• Hypertension
• Obesity
• Climacteric
• Nursing
• Metabolic syndrome