Development and Efficiency Evaluation of the “Im-Oun” Smartphone Application Innovation on Risk of Malnutrition in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis
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Smartphone application, Malnutrition risk, Hemodialysis patientsAbstract
This research and development study aimed to develop and examine the effectiveness of the “Im-Oun” smartphone application in reducing the risk of malnutrition among patients undergoing hemodialysis. The sample consisted of 28 hemodialysis patients receiving services at the Dialysis Center, Thammasat University Hospital. The research instrument was the “Im-Oun” application. Data were collected using the Malnutrition Inflammation Score (MIS), and the reliability of the instrument was tested using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, yielding a reliability value of .89. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, and analysis of variance.
The “Im-Oun” smartphone application was designed to promote nutritional status in hemodialysis patients. Its main functions include dietary intake recording, displaying individualized energy and protein values, and monitoring progress in collaboration with the healthcare team. After using the application, patients demonstrated a statistically significant reduction (F = 8.34, p-value < .001) in mean malnutrition risk scores compared to baseline, both at week 4 (Mean = 5.18, SD = .44) and week 8 (Mean = 5.18, SD = .44). The findings indicate that the “Im-Oun” application can be used as an effective tool to promote appropriate nutritional status in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
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