iCanCope with Pain™: User-centred design of a web- and mobile-based self-management program for youth with chronic pain based on identified health care needs.
Authors: Stinson JN, et al.1616 Stinson JN, Lalloo C, Harris L, Isaac L, Campbell F, Brown S, et al. iCanCope with PainTM: user-centred design of a web- and mobile-based self-management program for youth with chronic pain based on identified health care needs. Pain Res Manag. 2014; 19(5):257-265. |
2014 |
Mobile, web-integrated APP for self-care of adolescents with chronic pain. |
Qualitative research. Focus groups and individual interviews. Adolescents (14-18 years old). |
APP was approved as a way to meet the need for education about chronic pain, strategies to control symptoms, and social support. 86% approved the layout. |
Self-monitoring of pain, sleep, mood, physical and social activity with production of individual reports and participation in forums assist adolescents in understanding pain and managing symptoms. |
Mobile-based asthma action plans for adolescents.
Authors: Burbank AJ, et al.11 Burbank AJ, Lewis SD, Hewes M, Schellhase DE, Rettiganti M, Hall-Barrow J, et al. Mobile-based asthma action plans for adolescents. J Asthma. 2015; 52(6):583-586. |
2015 |
APP for education and treatment monitoring of adolescents with Asthma. |
Quantitative research. Quasi-experimental study of the before-and-after type.
Adolescents (12-17 years old) |
Use of APP 3-4 days per week, high satisfaction, increased effectiveness of Asthma prevention. |
APP approved to assist in an action plan for Asthma in adolescents. |
Acceptability of an interactive asthma management mobile health application for children and adolescents.
Authors: Farooqui N, et al.1717 Farooqui N, Phillips G, Barrett C, Stukus D. Acceptability of an interactive asthma management mobile health application for children and adolescents. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2015; 114(6):527-529. |
2015 |
APP for asthma self-management for children and adolescents. |
Qualitative research, pilot study.
Children and adolescents (9 - 16 years) |
Improved Asthma prevention and knowledge and treatment adherence |
APP approved and contributed to the knowledge and treatment of Asthma. |
Desirable Components for a Customized, Home-Based, Digital Care-Management App for Children and Young People With Long-Term, Chronic Conditions: A Qualitative Exploration.
Authors: Nightingale R, et al.1818 Nightingale R, Hall A, Gelder C, Friedl S, Brennan E, Swallow V. Desirable components for a customized, home-based, digital care-management app for children and young people with long-term, chronic conditions: a qualitative exploration. J Med Internet Res. 2017; 19(7):e235. |
2017 |
APP for care management of children with chronic kidney disease. |
Qualitative research.
Conversation roundtable and individual interview.
Children and adolescents (5-18 years old) and professionals. |
Key issues for the APP: easy handling, use of humor, visual appeal, and use of gamification. |
Involving children in the development of the APP could maximize its use. |
Young People’s Preferences for an Asthma Self-Management App Highlight Psychological Needs: A Participatory Study.
Authors: Peters D, et al.1919 Peters D, Davis S, Calvo RA, Sawyer SM, Smith L, Foster JM. Young people’s preferences for an asthma self-management app highlight psychological needs: a participatory study. J Med Internet Res. 2017; 19(4):e113. |
2017 |
APP used in psychological support for young people with Asthma. |
Qualitative research.
Workshop and individual interview.
(Young people 15 -24 years old) |
Needs and obstacles of what it is like to live with asthma were pointed out. |
The prototype was well evaluated and there was great interest from users for its psychological support. |
Utilizing a Novel Mobile Health “Selfie” Application to Improve Compliance to Iron Chelation in Pediatric Patients Receiving Chronic Transfusions.
Authors: Leonard S, et al.2020 Leonard S, Anderson LM, Jonassaint J, Jonassaint C, Shah N. Utilizing a novel mobile health “selfie” application to improve compliance to iron chelation in pediatric patients receiving chronic transfusions. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2017; 39(3):223-229. |
2017 |
APP used in education and treatment support for children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia and ß-thalassemia major. |
Qualitative Research Pilot Study.
Children, adolescents and parents. |
Users found the APP useful and easy to use. It helped them take their medications. There was a decrease in serum ferritin at 6 months. |
Increased adherence to treatment and in retaining knowledge about the disease and its treatment. |
EpApp: Development and evaluation of a smartphone/tablet app for adolescents with epilepsy.
Authors: Le Marne FA, et al.1111 Le Marne FA, Butler S, Beavis E, Gill D, Bye AME. EpApp: development and evaluation of a smartphone/tablet app for adolescents with epilepsy. J Clin Neurosci. 2018; 50:214-220. |
2018 |
APP for education and care of adolescents with epilepsy |
Quantitative research Quasi-experimental study
Focus Group.
Adolescents (13-19 years old) |
Improved treatment management and knowledge about the disease. No improvement in self-care was observed. |
The APP was found to be useful and attractive and increased knowledge about epilepsy. |
Opportunities for Mobile App–Based Adherence Support for Children With Tuberculosis in South Africa.
Authors: Morse RM, et al.2121 Morse RM, Myburgh H, Reubi D, Archey AE, Busakwe L, Garcia-Prats AJ, et al. Opportunities for mobile app–based adherence support for children with tuberculosis in South Africa. JMIR MHealth UHealth. 2020; 8(11):e19154. |
2020 |
APP to support adherence to tuberculosis treatment in children. |
Qualitative research.
Experience report and pilot study with children. |
An Avatar that grows according to the completion of treatment-related tasks and the creation of goals and rewards can encourage adherence. |
The use of APP was able to improve adherence and minimize bad experiences arising from TB treatment. |
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