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A Digital Microintervention Supporting Evidence-Based Parenting Skills: Development Study Using the Agile Scrum

Nathan Hodson^1,2, Peter Woods¹, Michael Sobolev^3,4

¹Price School of Public Policy, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, United States.

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Summary

This study developed a mobile app to guide parents in using evidence-based time-outs for child conduct disorder. The agile scrum approach proved effective for creating this digital microintervention for parenting support.

Keywords:

app development child behavior digital mental health parenting

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Area of Science:

Digital Health
Child Psychology
Software Development

Background:

Conduct disorder untreated increases risks of educational dropout, mental illness, and incarceration.
Evidence-based parenting programs, utilizing techniques like time-outs, are first-line treatments.
Existing time-out apps often use methods inconsistently or inappropriately, potentially worsening behavior.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the feasibility of using agile scrum methodology to develop a digital microintervention.
To create an app that assists parents in delivering evidence-based time-outs effectively.
To address limitations of current time-out apps by promoting adherence to best practices.

Main Methods:

Agile scrum methodology was employed over four development sprints.
Figma software facilitated app design and wireframing.
Insights from 42 expert stakeholders were integrated during three sprint reviews.

Main Results:

The app was iteratively designed and refined based on expert consultations.
Enhancements included tailored timer algorithms, improved readability, an onboarding zone, a mindfulness module, and pictorial information.
Stakeholders deemed the app ready for home use by the end of the fourth sprint.

Conclusions:

An app supporting evidence-based time-out techniques for parents was successfully developed.
The agile scrum approach is recommended for mobile health app creation.
Future research should evaluate digital microintervention impact and develop culturally inclusive, multilingual versions.