The Impact of Mobile Application on Enhancing Self-Management among Patients with Chronic Disease

Abstract

Due to their high effectiveness, accessibility, and cost-effectiveness, mobile applications have become very popular in recent years for the self-management of chronic diseases, as demonstrated during the COVID-19 pandemic, where patients in general, and those with chronic diseases in particular, faced several difficulties when they needed to access services through face-to-face visits with healthcare providers. Aim of the study: Todevelop an easy mobile application for the patients to guide them in self- management. To educate the patients about how to use the mobile application for self- management. To conduct more studies about how the mobile application enhances self- management. To encourage the nurses to integrate the mobile application in their practice.