None listed
Conditions
Interventions
Behavioral, Others : The intervention consists of a 12-week digital healthcare program designed to improve digital self-management among patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). It comprises th
(2) Week 2: chatbot-assisted self-management training
(3) Week 3: individualized telephone counseling and personalized feedback provided by a registered nurse
and (4) Week 4: a personalized report summarizing chatbot use and self-management experiences. Intervention materials include educational card news, chatbot guidance, telephone counseling, and individ
Sponsors
Yonsei University Health System, Severance Hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults aged 19 years or older. Diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn's disease (CD), by a physician. Own a smartphone and are capable of using digital health applications and chatbot services. Are able and willing to use the WITH-Jang self-management application and the patient reassurance chatbot throughout the study period. Have received sufficient explanation regarding the study objectives, procedures, intervention, and handling of personal information, and have voluntarily provided written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individuals who are unable to use a smartphone or access the internet, making it difficult to use the digital healthcare application or chatbot. Individuals with cognitive impairment, communication difficulties, or visual or hearing impairments that would interfere with understanding the study procedures or completing the questionnaires. Individuals who are considered unlikely to complete the scheduled assessments or participate consistently in the intervention throughout the study period. Individuals whom the investigators determine to be unsuitable for participation for any other reason that may compromise the conduct of the study or the validity of the study results.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in Anxiety and Depression Levels | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in digital health readiness (mDiHERS);Changes in health information technology usability (Health-ITUES);Changes in IBD-related quality of life (SIBDQ);Chatbot usability | — |
Countries
Korea, Republic of
Contacts
Public ContactJae Hee Cheon
Yonsei University Health System, Severance Hospital
Outcome results
None listed