scholarly journals Mobile Mindfulness and User's Worry: A Qualitative Study of Using a Smartphone App for Distancing from Negative Thoughts

2016 ◽  
Vol 28 (6) ◽  
pp. 695-717 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Chittaro ◽  
Andrea Vianello
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Negative Thoughts

scholarly journals Developing Typologies of User Engagement With the BRANCH Alcohol-Harm Reduction Smartphone App: Qualitative Study

10.2196/11692 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (12) ◽  
pp. e11692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna Milward ◽  
Paolo Deluca ◽  
Colin Drummond ◽  
Andreas Kimergård
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Harm Reduction ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
User Engagement ◽  
Alcohol Harm Reduction

scholarly journals Factors Involved in Praxis in Nursing Practice: A Qualitative Study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Forough Rafii ◽  
Alireza Nikbakht Nasrabadi ◽  
Fereshteh Javaheri Tehrani
Keyword(s):  
Social Justice ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Experiential Knowledge ◽  
Patient Communication ◽  
Simultaneous Application ◽  
Nursing Knowledge ◽  
Negative Thoughts ◽  
The World ◽  
Patterns Of Knowing

AbstractIntroduction:Praxis is a process of applying knowledge in nursing practice to advance emancipatory goals in society and in the world and to eliminate any injustice and discrimination in care. Praxis requires the coherent application of patterns of knowing in nursing practice; however, understanding nursing knowledge is complex and using experiential knowledge alone cannot help us achieve it. The aim of this study was to determine the factors involved in praxis in nursing practice. Methods:The method adopted was qualitative. The researcher interviewed 19 nurses and attended eight observation sessions in different hospital departments. The findings were analyzed using conventional content analysis.Results:Findings from analyzing interviews and observations indicated that desirable and humanistic attributes and effective nurse-patient communication are facilitators of praxis. In contrast, prejudice, occupational barriers, negative thoughts, and discriminatory beliefs are barriers of praxis in nursing practice.Conclusion:If we consider praxis as the simultaneous application of all patterns of knowing alongside efforts to create social justice, factors that drive nurse performance toward social justice, facilitate praxis, and factors that contribute to varied degrees of discrimination and injustice, inhibit praxis. By identifying these factors, nurses may identify and eliminate social justice barriers to care.

scholarly journals Patients’ Perspective on Participation in Care With or Without the Support of a Smartphone App During Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer: Qualitative Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. e107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Hälleberg Nyman ◽  
Catharina Frank ◽  
Ann Langius-Eklöf ◽  
Karin Blomberg ◽  
Kay Sundberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Prostate Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Patients Perspective

scholarly journals A qualitative study of a blended therapy using problem solving therapy with a customised smartphone app in men who present to hospital with intentional self-harm

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 118-122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Craig Mackie ◽  
Nicole Dunn ◽  
Sarah MacLean ◽  
Valerie Testa ◽  
Marnin Heisel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Problem Solving Therapy ◽  
Self Harm

scholarly journals What Patients Want in a Smartphone App That Supports Colonoscopy Preparation: Qualitative Study to Inform a User-Centered Smartphone App (Preprint)

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maida J Sewitch ◽  
Carlo A Fallone ◽  
Peter Ghali ◽  
Ga Eun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Patient Adherence ◽  
Health Centre ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Visual Aids ◽  
French Speaking ◽  
Trained Facilitator ◽  
Colonoscopy Preparation ◽  
User Centered

BACKGROUND The preparation for colonoscopy is elaborate and complex. In the context of colorectal cancer screening, up to 11% of patients do not keep their colonoscopy appointments and up to 33% of those attending their appointments have inadequately cleansed bowels that can delay cancer diagnosis and treatment. A smartphone app may be an acceptable and wide-reaching tool to improve patient adherence to colonoscopy. OBJECTIVE The aim of this qualitative study was to employ a user-centered approach to design the content and features of a smartphone app called colonAPPscopy to support individuals preparing for their colonoscopy appointments. METHODS We conducted 2 focus group discussions (FGDs) with gastroenterology patients treated at the McGill University Health Centre in Montreal, Canada. Patients were aged 50 to 75 years, were English- or French-speaking, and had undergone outpatient colonoscopy in the previous 3 months; they did not have inflammatory bowel disease or colorectal cancer. FGDs were 75 to 90 min, conducted by a trained facilitator, and audiotaped. Participants discussed the electronic health support tools they might use to help them prepare for the colonoscopy, the content needed for colonoscopy preparation, and the features that would make the smartphone app useful. Recordings of FGDs were transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis to identify key user-defined content and features to inform the design of colonAPPscopy. RESULTS A total of 9 patients (7 male and 2 female) participated in one of 2 FGDs. Main content areas focused on bowel preparation instructions, medication restrictions, appointment logistics, communication, and postcolonoscopy expectations. Design features to make the app useful and engaging included minimization of data input, reminders and alerts for up to 7 days precolonoscopy, and visual aids. Participants wanted a smartphone app that comes from a trusted source, sends timely and tailored messages, provides reassurance, provides clear instructions, and is simple to use. CONCLUSIONS Participants identified the need for postcolonoscopy information as well as reminders and alerts in the week before colonoscopy, novel content, and features that had not been included in previous smartphone-based strategies for colonoscopy preparation. The ability to tailor instructions made the smartphone app preferable to other modes of delivery. Study findings recognize the importance of including potential users in the development phase of building a smartphone app.

scholarly journals Participants’ Engagement and Satisfaction With a Smartphone App Intended to Support Healthy Weight Gain, Diet, and Physical Activity During Pregnancy: Qualitative Study Within the HealthyMoms Trial

10.2196/26159 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. e26159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Sandborg ◽  
Pontus Henriksson ◽  
Erica Larsen ◽  
Anna-Karin Lindqvist ◽  
Stina Rutberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Healthy Habits

Background Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is common and associated with negative health outcomes for both mother and child. Mobile health–delivered lifestyle interventions offer the potential to mitigate excessive GWG. The effectiveness of a smartphone app (HealthyMoms) was recently evaluated in a randomized controlled trial. To explore the users’ experiences of using the app, a qualitative study within the HealthyMoms trial was performed. Objective This qualitative study explored participants’ engagement and satisfaction with the 6-month usage of the HealthyMoms app. Methods A total of 19 women (mean age: 31.7, SD 4.4 years; mean BMI: 24.6, SD 3.4 kg/m2; university degree attainment: 13/19, 68%; primiparous: 11/19, 58%) who received the HealthyMoms app in a randomized controlled trial completed semistructured exit interviews. The interviews were audiorecorded and fully transcribed, coded, and analyzed using thematic analysis with an inductive approach. Results Thematic analysis revealed a main theme and 2 subthemes. The main theme, “One could suit many: a multifunctional tool to strengthen women’s health during pregnancy,” and the 2 subthemes, “Factors within and beyond the app influence app engagement” and “Trust, knowledge, and awareness: aspects that can motivate healthy habits,” illustrated that a trustworthy and appreciated health and pregnancy app that is easy to use can inspire a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. The first subtheme discussed how factors within the app (eg, regular updates and feedback) were perceived to motivate both healthy habits and app engagement. Additionally, factors beyond the app were described to both motivate (eg, interest, motivation, and curiosity) and limit (eg, pregnancy-related complications, lack of time) app engagement. The second subtheme reflected important aspects, such as high trustworthiness of the app, increased knowledge, and awareness from using the app, which motivated participants to improve or maintain healthy habits during pregnancy. Conclusions The HealthyMoms app was considered a valuable and trustworthy tool to mitigate excessive GWG, with useful features and relevant information to initiate and maintain healthy habits during pregnancy. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03298555; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03298555 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.2196/13011

scholarly journals Participants’ Engagement and Satisfaction With a Smartphone App Intended to Support Healthy Weight Gain, Diet, and Physical Activity During Pregnancy: Qualitative Study Within the HealthyMoms Trial (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johanna Sandborg ◽  
Pontus Henriksson ◽  
Erica Larsen ◽  
Anna-Karin Lindqvist ◽  
Stina Rutberg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Main Theme ◽  
Healthy Weight ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Healthy Habits

BACKGROUND Excessive gestational weight gain (GWG) is common and associated with negative health outcomes for both mother and child. Mobile health–delivered lifestyle interventions offer the potential to mitigate excessive GWG. The effectiveness of a smartphone app (HealthyMoms) was recently evaluated in a randomized controlled trial. To explore the users’ experiences of using the app, a qualitative study within the HealthyMoms trial was performed. OBJECTIVE This qualitative study explored participants’ engagement and satisfaction with the 6-month usage of the HealthyMoms app. METHODS A total of 19 women (mean age: 31.7, SD 4.4 years; mean BMI: 24.6, SD 3.4 kg/m<sup>2</sup>; university degree attainment: 13/19, 68%; primiparous: 11/19, 58%) who received the HealthyMoms app in a randomized controlled trial completed semistructured exit interviews. The interviews were audiorecorded and fully transcribed, coded, and analyzed using thematic analysis with an inductive approach. RESULTS Thematic analysis revealed a main theme and 2 subthemes. The main theme, “One could suit many: a multifunctional tool to strengthen women’s health during pregnancy,” and the 2 subthemes, “Factors within and beyond the app influence app engagement” and “Trust, knowledge, and awareness: aspects that can motivate healthy habits,” illustrated that a trustworthy and appreciated health and pregnancy app that is easy to use can inspire a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy. The first subtheme discussed how factors within the app (eg, regular updates and feedback) were perceived to motivate both healthy habits and app engagement. Additionally, factors beyond the app were described to both motivate (eg, interest, motivation, and curiosity) and limit (eg, pregnancy-related complications, lack of time) app engagement. The second subtheme reflected important aspects, such as high trustworthiness of the app, increased knowledge, and awareness from using the app, which motivated participants to improve or maintain healthy habits during pregnancy. CONCLUSIONS The HealthyMoms app was considered a valuable and trustworthy tool to mitigate excessive GWG, with useful features and relevant information to initiate and maintain healthy habits during pregnancy. CLINICALTRIAL ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03298555; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03298555 INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT RR2-10.2196/13011

scholarly journals Exploring the Influence of a Smartphone App (Young with Diabetes) on Young People�s Self-Management: Qualitative Study

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gitte Reventlov Husted ◽  
Janne Weis ◽  
Grete Teilmann ◽  
Pernille Castens�e-Seidenfaden
Keyword(s):  
Young People ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Smartphone App

scholarly journals Exploring the Influence of a Smartphone App (Young with Diabetes) on Young People’s Self-Management: Qualitative Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. e43 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gitte Reventlov Husted ◽  
Janne Weis ◽  
Grete Teilmann ◽  
Pernille Castensøe-Seidenfaden
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Smartphone App
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