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Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition affecting 2%–10% of women worldwide, often leading to severe pain, organ dysfunction and infertility. Despite its prevalence, diagnosis is frequently delayed, and treatment options remain limited. Mobile health (mHealth) applications have gained popularity as tools for symptom tracking, yet concerns about their accessibility, evidence-based content and inclusivity persist. Ensuring that these digital tools are culturally relevant, user-friendly and available to diverse populations is crucial for improving patient care and engagement. This study aims to systematically review mobile applications designed for tracking endometriosis symptoms, with a focus on content quality, inclusivity and functionality. The objective is to identify gaps in existing apps and provide recommendations for developing more inclusive digital health solutions.
This study follows a systematic review methodology proposed by Gasteiger et al. The research process consists of seven steps, including defining research questions, identifying relevant applications, determining eligibility criteria, selecting and analysing apps and synthesising results. The apps will be sourced from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store via predefined search strategies. The evaluation criteria include content accuracy, usability, inclusivity, privacy protection and adherence to evidence-based medical guidelines. Data extraction focuses on app characteristics, including language availability, user accessibility, evidence-based symptom tracking and adherence to health equity principles. The Mobile App Rating Scale will be used to assess usability, functionality, aesthetics and information quality. The findings will be systematically compared to identify strengths, limitations and areas for improvement in existing applications.
This systematic review of applications offers an overview of available apps that can be downloaded in Switzerland. Furthermore, it will present a detailed analysis of those that are specifically geared towards symptom tracking and will evaluate the level of evidence-based content, inclusivity, data protection and quality. A key strength of this review is its multidisciplinary approach, which involves engaging experts in healthcare, digital technology, inclusivity and individuals with lived experiences with endometriosis.
Approval from an ethics committee is not required. Data and material will be available on request from the authors.
Introducción. Las intervenciones de música en directo pueden ayudar a mejorar el bienestar tanto psicológico como físico, emocional y espiritual. El presente proyecto nace de un trabajo colaborativo e interdisciplinar entre dos titulaciones de grado: Enfermería e Interpretación Musical. Objetivos. Analizar la efectividad de una intervención musical en directo en el bienestar de pacientes oncológicos. Metodología. Se plantea un estudio de diseño mixto. Un estudio cuasiexperimental sin aleatorización para evaluar el efecto de la intervención con grupo un control (N=33) y experimental (N=33) durante la administración del tratamiento en un hospital de día oncológico. Se recogerán variables sociodemográficas y clínicas (nivel de ansiedad, afectividad y signos vitales). También se analizarán los niveles de ansiedad y variación en los signos vitales en los intérpretes (estudiantes de música) antes y después de los ensayos y de la intervención. Se diseña un estudio cualitativo fenomenológico-hermenéutico para conocer las experiencias de los pacientes y los intérpretes tras la intervención musical. Aplicabilidad práctica. En este proyecto se destaca la importancia de la colaboración entre estudiantes de dos disciplinas complementarias en contextos sanitarios reales.
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Introduction. Live music interventions can help enhance psychological, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. This research project stems from a collaborative and interdisciplinary effort between two undergraduate programs: Nursing and Musical Performance. Objectives. To analyze the effectiveness of a live music intervention on the well-being of oncology patients. Methodology. A mixed-methods study design is proposed. A quasi-experimental study without randomization will evaluate the effect of the intervention with a control group (N=33) and an experimental group (N=33) during chemotherapy treatment administration in a day hospital. Sociodemographic and clinical variables (anxiety levels, affectivity, and vital signs) will be collected. The levels of anxiety and changes in vital signs in the performers (music students) will be analyzed before and after rehearsals and the intervention. A phenomenological-hermeneutic qualitative study is designed to understand the experiences of the patients and performers after the musical intervention. Practical Applicability. This project emphasizes the importance of collaboration between students from two complementary disciplines in real healthcare settings, starting from their formative stages.
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