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Courtney Roberts1, Adam Sage1, Lorie Geryk2
1Division of Pharmaceutical Outcomes and Policy, Eshelman School of Pharmacy, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States.
JMIR Formative Research
|January 27, 2019
Summary
Adolescents want asthma self-management apps that are customizable, visually simple, and engaging. Involving teens in app design ensures these tools meet their needs and encourages better asthma self-management.
Area of Science:
- Digital health interventions
- Adolescent health
- Asthma management
Background:
- 10% of US adolescents have asthma, a condition often managed outside of clinical settings.
- Mobile app usage is prevalent among adolescents for social networking and gaming.
- Current asthma apps lack empirical research and adolescent user input in design.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess adolescent preferences for asthma self-management mobile applications.
- To gather design recommendations from adolescent users for asthma management apps.
Main Methods:
- Mixed-methods study involving 20 adolescents (12-16 years) with persistent asthma.
- Semistructured interviews and telephone follow-ups were used to collect feedback on existing asthma apps.
- Qualitative data analysis using thematic coding was performed.
Main Results:
- Adolescents prioritize aesthetic appeal, visual simplicity, and perceived usefulness for initial engagement.
- Continued engagement is linked to apps meeting informational needs and incorporating familiar features (e.g., customized alerts, popular game formats).
- Desired features include customization, air quality tracking, and voice command functionality.
Conclusions:
- Adolescent preferences for asthma apps emphasize customization and tailored information delivery.
- Early and continuous involvement of adolescents in app development is crucial for creating effective self-management tools.
- User-centered design can improve app adoption, maintenance, and positive asthma self-management behaviors.
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