Augmenting Parenting Programs with the ‘Pause’ Mobile App: Pilot Evaluation (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Nathan Hodson, Peter Woods,

Stephen Donohoe

et al.

Published: Nov. 14, 2024

BACKGROUND Parenting programs are the recommended treatment for common mental health problems of childhood such as conduct disorder. In UK, Local Authorities have responsibility providing or commissioning these through face-to-face and videocall groups online asynchronous offerings. However, there has been a shortage research into potential digital resources to enhance parenting groups. OBJECTIVE This pilot study aimed explore whether microinterventions in mobile app (Pause) augment is feasible strategy. Pause fits prompts supports parents use each week’s new skill at home. Specifically, we want understand (1) Parents Pause; (2) What type features/tools most frequently used support; (3) perceived strengths weakness Pause? METHODS The was provided attending selection delivered across three local authorities UK. During weekly sessions, were supported add ‘tools’ which mapped onto training their session. Pre-program surveys obtained first After completed, post-program administered measure usage, gather tools used, weaknesses app. Participants practitioners invited interviews where augmenting with discussed more detail. RESULTS 53 recruited from 25 (47%) completed post-surveys distributed final group session, keeping typical rates attrition programs. addition, 7 3 agreed after program. 23 out (92%) had Other than journal, by 17 parents, popular relax tool praise 10 parents. Survey data revealed specific app, particularly highlighting that wanted provide ideas distraction relaxation activities. Interviews challenges face, range family members using diverse settings it used. also opportunities improving user interface addressing journalling function. CONCLUSIONS found good acceptability engagement promising evidence suggesting may improve life aid child behaviour change. Future should evaluate adding increases positive effects on children’s health.

Language: Английский

Evaluating a Mobile App Supporting Evidence-based Parenting Skills: A Thematic Analysis of Parent Experience (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Nathan Hodson, Peter Woods, Juan Luque Solano

et al.

JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 7, P. e53907 - e53907

Published: March 7, 2024

Abstract Background Disruptive behavior disorders are among the most common of childhood, and evidence-based parenting programs first-line treatment. Digital microinterventions have been proposed as one possible means supporting style change by giving parents in-the-moment advice about how to respond challenging behavior. Until now, no digital microintervention skills has evaluated. Objective The aim this study is evaluate subjective experience using a support skills, with particular attention acceptability, usability, family relationships, parents’ values. Methods We conducted serial interviews 11 33 children before after spending 3 weeks an app including microinterventions. Parents were recruited via local authorities in Midlands region United Kingdom. Previous participation program was inclusion criterion. Interviews explored composition; child problems; mobile app, barriers use. Thematic analysis from user-centered design perspective, illustrative case vignettes produced. Results Many used ways that helped them rather than strictly following instructions they given. described range practical problems failure responded variety use phone, many wholeheartedly embracing convenience technology. Case illustrate uniqueness each family’s experience. Conclusions Parents’ difficult predict due unique challenges encounters. found it acceptable helpful addition life, but increased personalization likely be key parents. Future developers should keep mind pragmatically instructions, may struggle complex under pressure, hold feelings app.

Language: Английский

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Design and Validation of a Mobile Software to Promote Healthy Lifestyles in Older Adults: The NeoMayor Pilot Study (Preprint) DOI
Myriam Gutiérrez, Victoria Cabello, Jorge Mauro

et al.

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

BACKGROUND Background: The accelerated aging process in Latin American countries, along with the lack of effective public health strategies to control risk factors, has led an increased prevalence non-communicable diseases (NCD) like cardiovascular and dementia, raising number older adults living a disability. Mobile (mHealth) applications offer promising opportunities encourage healthy lifestyles bridge implementation gap prevention programs. Currently, there are no available mHealth that integrate multimodal lifestyle interventions adapted Chilean population, nor they specifically designed for adults. Evidence supporting their effectiveness this population remains scarce. OBJECTIVE Objective: This study aims describe design, development, validation NeoMayor, application promote lifestyles, brain METHODS Methods: NeoMayor was developed iteratively, including feedback from users, multidisciplinary team clinicians, researchers, software developers, designers. We used Lean UX methodology ensure user involvement throughout design process. research conducted two phases: I. Design & Development, II. Validation. In first phase, we literature review validated evidence-based recommendations improve During stage, held 26 co-creation sessions users consulted clinical experts neurology geriatrics. iterative development functional prototype app Android devices. implemented pilot assess usability, adherence, NeoMayor. Sixty functionally independent cognitively normal participants months. Clinical cognitive assessments were before after use, measure app's improving health. RESULTS Results: mean age 71 ± 15, 83% women, average 9.8 3.6 years education According Framingham score, most them (86.67%) had moderate high risk. After months intervention, showed significant improvements, increase Life´s Essential 8 (CVH) index score 64 10 68 11 (p<0.001), reductions systolic blood pressure (10 mmHg), waist circumference (7 cm), HDL cholesterol levels. Also, improvement International Physical Activity Questionnaire 1.8 0.6 2.4 0.6, Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention Neurodegenerative Delay food 0.6. Additionally, physical performance Short Performance Battery (SPPB) 11.3± 1. 11.9± 0.5), gait speed improved, decrease Timed Up Go test (TUG) 10±2 8±2.. Usability testing indicated engagement participants, use 400 seconds per day. optimized broad compatibility devices, safe data collection storage, compliance privacy regulations following good practices. final product is now ready randomized controlled trial. CONCLUSIONS Conclusion: represents initiative Chile develop validate tool employs comprehensive, multidisciplinary, person-centered approach, Given widespread availability, low cost, ease technologies, offers effective, accessible, affordable solution promoting Chile.

Language: Английский

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Design and Validation of Mobile Software to Promote Healthy Lifestyles and Brain Health in Older Adults: The NeoMayor Pilot Study. (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Myriam Gutiérrez, Victoria Cabello, Carol D. SanMartín

et al.

JMIR Aging, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Jan. 30, 2025

Language: Английский

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Augmenting Parenting Programs with the ‘Pause’ Mobile App: Pilot Evaluation (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Nathan Hodson, Peter Woods,

Stephen Donohoe

et al.

JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Nov. 14, 2024

Parenting programs are the recommended treatment for common mental health problems of childhood such as conduct disorder. In United Kingdom, local authorities have responsibility providing or commissioning these through face-to-face and video call weekly groups e-learning style asynchronous offerings. However, there has been a shortage research into potential digital resources to augment enhance parenting groups. This pilot study aimed explore whether microinterventions in mobile app (Pause) is feasible strategy. Pause fits prompts supports parents use each week's new skill at home. Specifically, we want understand (1) Pause, (2) what type features tools most frequently used support, (3) perceived strengths weaknesses Pause. was provided attending 3 delivered across Kingdom. During sessions, were supported add "tools" app, which mapped onto training their session, example, distracting child, setting age-appropriate consequences, using praise. Preprogram surveys obtained first session. After completed, postprogram administered measure use, gather used, app. Participants practitioners invited interviews, where augmenting with discussed more detail. total, 53 recruited from A total 25 (47%) completed postsurveys distributed final group keeping typical rates attrition programs. addition, 7 agreed interviews after program. Most (23/25, 92%) had Other than journal, by 17 parents, popular relax tool praise tool, 10 parents. Survey data revealed specific particularly highlighting that wanted provide ideas distraction relaxation activities. Interviews challenges face, range family members diverse settings it used. also opportunities improving user interface addressing journaling function. found good acceptability engagement promising evidence, suggesting may improve life aid child behavior change. Future should evaluate adding increases positive effects on children's health.

Language: Английский

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Short-Form Psychoeducation Videos: Development Process (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons

Louise Lakshmi Charles Turtle,

Helen Alexandra Wesson,

Simon Williamson

et al.

JMIR Formative Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Oct. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Augmenting Parenting Programs with the ‘Pause’ Mobile App: Pilot Evaluation (Preprint) DOI Creative Commons
Nathan Hodson, Peter Woods,

Stephen Donohoe

et al.

Published: Nov. 14, 2024

BACKGROUND Parenting programs are the recommended treatment for common mental health problems of childhood such as conduct disorder. In UK, Local Authorities have responsibility providing or commissioning these through face-to-face and videocall groups online asynchronous offerings. However, there has been a shortage research into potential digital resources to enhance parenting groups. OBJECTIVE This pilot study aimed explore whether microinterventions in mobile app (Pause) augment is feasible strategy. Pause fits prompts supports parents use each week’s new skill at home. Specifically, we want understand (1) Parents Pause; (2) What type features/tools most frequently used support; (3) perceived strengths weakness Pause? METHODS The was provided attending selection delivered across three local authorities UK. During weekly sessions, were supported add ‘tools’ which mapped onto training their session. Pre-program surveys obtained first After completed, post-program administered measure usage, gather tools used, weaknesses app. Participants practitioners invited interviews where augmenting with discussed more detail. RESULTS 53 recruited from 25 (47%) completed post-surveys distributed final group session, keeping typical rates attrition programs. addition, 7 3 agreed after program. 23 out (92%) had Other than journal, by 17 parents, popular relax tool praise 10 parents. Survey data revealed specific app, particularly highlighting that wanted provide ideas distraction relaxation activities. Interviews challenges face, range family members using diverse settings it used. also opportunities improving user interface addressing journalling function. CONCLUSIONS found good acceptability engagement promising evidence suggesting may improve life aid child behaviour change. Future should evaluate adding increases positive effects on children’s health.

Language: Английский

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