Developing a Patient Module-Based Mobile Application for Effective Self-isolation Management in COVID-19 Patients

The urgency of handling Covid-19 is very necessary because of its rapid spread. Self-isolation (Isoman) is a way of handling asymptomatic to mild patients. Hence, the need for mobile application technology arises to facilitate remote communication between patients and doctors. This research focuses on the development of a mobile application with a patient module that enables COVID-19 patients to effectively manage their self-isolation period. In this application, features are provided for self-reporting conditions, consultations with doctors, self-isolation monitoring and its duration, Community Health Center (Puskesmas) Hotline, tips, and tricks for undergoing self-isolation. Hence, the contribution of this study was to create a user-centric tool that empowers patients to adhere to self-isolation guidelines and addresses the communication challenges posed by physical distancing. The design of this application, utilizing the Agile Design Science Research Method (ADSRM), encompasses design and development, demonstration, evaluation, and communication. Evaluation of the application at the healthcare center is conducted using a User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) and User Acceptance to be validated by the healthcare center. This apps used for the patient in Sawah Besar Community Health Center. The results of this development state that the health center approves of the application to help make it easier for Sawah Besar health center patients to undergo Isoman.