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Methods: The Psymate app version 1.6.15 (ESM device) generated 10 short reports (acoustic alerts) at semi-random times each day for patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The short report, consisting of 23 items, contained questions about mood, context and pain. At the end of the study, patients\u2019 opinions about the app were collected through a standardized questionnaire covering multiple subtopics. Feedback was analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results: Of the 40 patients scheduled for TKA, 31 participated in the evaluation. The app received an average user-friendliness rating of 8.3 out of 10. Some patients express dissatisfaction with the frequency (n = 10) and noise (n = 14) of the notifications. Additional analyses suggest that higher pain levels may reduce the likelihood of completing the short report. 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