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

10.2196/12242 ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. e12242
Author(s):  
Maida J Sewitch ◽  
Carlo A Fallone ◽  
Peter Ghali ◽  
Ga Eun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
Colonoscopy Preparation ◽  
User Centered

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 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 User-Centered Design of a Mobile App for Weight and Health Management in Adolescents With Complex Health Needs: Qualitative Study

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jordan Rivera ◽  
Amy C McPherson ◽  
Jill Hamilton ◽  
Catherine Birken ◽  
Michael Coons ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Health Needs ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
User Centered

scholarly journals User-Centered Design of Learn to Quit, a Smoking Cessation Smartphone App for People With Serious Mental Illness

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. e2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Vilardaga ◽  
Javier Rizo ◽  
Emily Zeng ◽  
Julie A Kientz ◽  
Richard Ries ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Illness ◽  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Serious Mental Illness ◽  
Smartphone App ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
User Centered

scholarly journals Design and Development of a Mobile App Framework to Facilitate Breast Cancer-Preventive Behaviors (m-BCPB) in the At-Risk Women: Qualitative Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Parvaneh Taymoori ◽  
Maryam Khazaee-Pool ◽  
Tahereh Pashaei ◽  
Koen Ponnet
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
At Risk ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Preventive Behaviors ◽  
Extended Action ◽  
Regulation Model ◽  
App Design ◽  
User Centered

Abstract Background Smartphone apps are becoming a gradually universal template for an offering of preventive behavior interventions among women who are at risk of getting breast cancer. Although, only limited methodological procedures on mixing model, document, and qualitative study for their developments are presented. Thus, this study was aimed to design and develop a model-based, document-driven, and user-centered mobile app framework to facilitate breast cancer preventive behaviors targeting at-risk women. Methods The present study explains how intervention progress may be enriched with a theoretic foundation, literature review, and qualitative research. A semi-structural individual interview and focus group dissection (FGD) were accomplished to combine the user’s participation in the development. Participants were employed using a purposing sampling method. All interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and coded by applying the software MAXQDA. The thematic analysis method was employed for developing themes and sub-themes. Results The ASSISTS model, self-regulation model, and the self-control model were chosen to design the app framework. Data from the literature review presented the most influential document for the designing of the programs. Nineteen women were invited to participate in a semi-structured interview and FGDs. The following five main themes revealed: content, interactive performance, template, extended action and output, and motivational nature. Mobile apps are a useful tool for learning self-care tips, suitable and healthy lifestyles, and stress management, due to their user-friendly and easy feature. The mobile app framework that developed in the present study includes culture-appropriate, user-centered, and reliable content. The mobile app design should include beautiful, visualized features, and interactive multimedia. Conclusions By applying three phases way combining a model basis, the document from the literature review, and qualitative study from the target group can be held as a pattern for the prospective app design.

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 User-Centered Adaptation of an Existing Heart Failure Telemonitoring Program to Ensure Sustainability and Scalability: Qualitative Study

JMIR Cardio ◽  
10.2196/11466 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. e11466 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Ware ◽  
Heather J Ross ◽  
Joseph A Cafazzo ◽  
Audrey Laporte ◽  
Kayleigh Gordon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
User Centered
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