scholarly journals Combining User Centered Design And Crowdsourcing To Develop Messaging Content for a Physical Activity Smartphone Application Tailored to Low-income Patients (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Gómez-Pathak ◽  
Adrian Aguilera ◽  
Joseph Jay Williams ◽  
Courtney Rees Lyles ◽  
Rosa Hernandez-Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Amazon Mechanical Turk ◽  
Sorting Task ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
User Centered

BACKGROUND Text-messaging interventions can be effective and efficient ways to improve health behavioral change. However, most texting interventions are not tested and designed in real-word settings with diverse end users, which could reduce their impact. OBJECTIVE We combined participant feedback, crowdsourced data, and researcher expertise to develop motivational text-messages in English and Spanish to encourage physical activity in low-income minority patients with diabetes diagnoses and depression symptoms. METHODS First, we designed messages to increase physical activity based on behavior change theory and knowledge from the available evidence. Second, we refined these messages after a card sorting task and semi-structured interviews (n=10) and tested their likeability during a test phase of an app prototype (n=8). Third, the messages were tested by English and Spanish speaking participants in the Amazon Mechanical Turk (MTurk) crowdsourcing platform (n=134). Participants on MTurk were asked to categorize the messages into our overarching theoretical categories, which are based on the COM-B (capability, opportunity, motivation - behavior) framework. Finally, each coauthor also rated messages for their overall quality from 1 to 5. RESULTS 200 messages were iteratively refined according to feedback from target users gathered through User Centered Design methods, crowdsourced results of a categorization test, and an expert review. User feedback was leveraged for discarding unappealing messages and for editing thematic aspects of messages that did not resonate well with target users. 54 messages out of 200 were sorted into the correct theoretical categories at least 50% of the time and rated at least 3.5 or higher. These were included in the final text message bank, resulting in 18 messages per motivational category. CONCLUSIONS Using an iterative process of expert opinion, feedback from participants reflective of our target study population, crowdsourcing, and feedback from the research team, we were able to acquire valuable input for the design of motivational text-messages to increase physical activity developed in English and Spanish with a low literacy level. We describe design considerations and lessons learned for the text-messaging development process and provide a novel framework for future developers of health text-messaging interventions. CLINICALTRIAL Registry: clinicaltrials.gov Registration Number: NCT 03490253 URL: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/record/NCT03490253?view=record

scholarly journals Combining User Centered Design and Crowdsourcing to Develop Messaging Content for a Physical Activity Smartphone Application Tailored to Low-income Patients (Preprint)

10.2196/21177 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura Elizabeth Pathak ◽  
Adrian Aguilera ◽  
Joseph Jay Williams ◽  
Courtney Rees Lyles ◽  
Rosa Hernandez-Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
User Centered

A Distributed Multiplayer Game to Promote Active Transport at Workplaces: User-Centered Design, Implementation, and Lessons Learned

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 386-397
Author(s):  
Teemu H. Laine ◽  
Jorgen Normark ◽  
Helena Lindvall ◽  
Anna-Karin Lindqvist ◽  
Stina Rutberg
Keyword(s):  
Active Transport ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
User Centered

scholarly journals Long-Term and Transfer Effects of an Action Control Intervention in Overweight Couples: A Randomized Controlled Trial Using Text Messages

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Corina Berli ◽  
Urte Scholz
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Physical Fitness ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Vigorous Physical Activity ◽  
Action Control ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Transfer Effects ◽  
Control Intervention

Keeping a physically active lifestyle requires consistent self-regulatory effort such as action control (e.g., continuously monitoring and evaluating a behavior in terms of one’s goals). Involving the romantic partner in interventions might be particularly effective in the long run. The present study examined the long-term and transfer effects of an action control intervention in couples using text messaging for promoting target persons’ and partners’ physical activity, anthropometric measures and physical fitness 6 months post baseline. A total of 121 overweight and obese romantic couples, randomly allocated to an intervention (n = 60; information + action control text messages) or a control group (n = 61; information only) and to participating as target person or partner, completed baseline assessments (T1). 100 couples (82.6%) completed the 6-month follow-up (T3) assessment. Primary outcomes included self-reported moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and objective MVPA and MVPA adherence using triaxial accelerometers across a diary period of 14 days after T3. Secondary outcomes included BMI, waist-to-hip circumference and physical fitness (target persons only) using a submaximal aerobic cycle test. At T3, there were no significant between-group differences between target persons and partners with regard to their objective MVPA, self-reported MVPA, BMI, waist-hip ratio or physical fitness. No significant changes in outcomes were observed from T1 to T3; however, changes in BMI from T1 to T3 between target persons and partners in the intervention group were associated. Overall, the brief 14-days action control intervention was not effective in improving target person’s physical activity, body measures and physical fitness in the long-term. Moreover, no long-term benefits for partners emerged. While brief ecological momentary interventions might be a promising tool for short-term effects, future studies are needed to test features enhancing long-term effectiveness. Associations in romantic partners’ changes suggest that dyadic interventions can be a promising approach, as changes induced in one partner may then transfer over to the other (controlled-trials.com ISRCTN15705531).

scholarly journals Iterative development of a multiple technology-based physical activity intervention for Latina adolescents: The Chicas Fuertes Study (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Britta Larsen ◽  
Emily D. Greenstadt ◽  
Brittany L. Olesen ◽  
Bess H. Marcus ◽  
Job Godino ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Physical Activity Intervention ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Study Objective ◽  
Latina Adolescents

BACKGROUND Adolescent girls report the lowest levels of physical activity (PA) of any demographic group, with rates especially low for racial/ethnic minority girls. Only 3% of Latina teens meet national PA guidelines, and these habits appear to persist into adulthood. Developing effective interventions to increase PA in Latina teens is necessary for preventing disease and reducing disparities. OBJECTIVE The study objective was to develop a mHealth PA intervention for Latina adolescents using a multi-stage iterative process based on an adaptation of the IDEAS (Integrate, DEsign, Assess, Share) framework. METHODS Development of the intervention was accomplished through three iterations: 1) feedback from a previous web-based pilot study, Niñas Saludables; 2) conducting focus groups with the target population; and, 3) vetting the final materials with a youth advisory board (YAB) comprising Latina adolescents. Based on feedback from participants in the Niñas Saludables study, plans to improve the intervention included incorporating visual social media posts and text messaging, adding a commercial wearable tracker, and revising the existing website to be primarily visual; proposed procedures and material were then refined through focus groups. Participants for focus groups (N=50) were girls age 13-18 who could speak and read in English who were recruited from local high schools and after school programs serving a high proportion of Latinos. Facilitated discussions focused on experience with PA and social media apps, and specific feedback on intervention material prototypes and possible names and logos. Materials were refined based on their feedback, then were beta tested by the YAB. YAB members (N=4) were Latinas age 13-18 who were not regularly active and were recruited via word of mouth and selected through an application process. RESULTS The focus group discussions yielded the following findings: PA preferences included walking, running and group fitness classes, while the least popular activities were running, swimming, and biking. Most participants used some form of social media, with Instagram being the most favored. Participants preferred text messages be sent no more than once a day, be personalized, and be positively worded. Focus group participants preferred an intervention directly targeting Latinas, and social media posts that were brightly colored, included girls of all body types, and provided specific tips and information. Modified intervention materials were generally perceived favorably by the YAB members, who provided suggestions for further refinements including incorporation of some Spanish phrases. CONCLUSIONS Latina teens were generally enthusiastic about an mHealth PA intervention, provided the materials were targeted specifically to them and their preferences. Through multiple iterations of development and feedback with the target population, we gained insight into the needs of Latina teens and joined with industry partners to build a viable final product.

scholarly journals Effectiveness of a Psychosocial Therapy with SMS in Immigrant Women with Different Degrees of Depression

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 63
Author(s):  
Yolanda García ◽  
Carlos Ferrás ◽  
María José Ginzo
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Cultural Context ◽  
Social Inclusion ◽  
Immigrant Women ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Depression Symptoms ◽  
Psychosocial Characteristics ◽  
Psychosocial Therapy ◽  
Healthy Habits

Immigrant women who are forced to adapt to a new cultural context often live in low income situations, have informal jobs, and experience social inclusion difficulties; these women frequently have mental health and social relationship problems. We conducted an experimental investigation with a group of vulnerable immigrant women who were receiving support from public social services. Our goal was to analyze the effectiveness of a bio-psychosocial therapy system with text messages to personal mobile phones. We grouped women by different degrees of depression. We studied psychosocial characteristics from personalized interviews and developed message banks to advise healthy habits and accompany moods. We programmed a remote delivery system, and for 26 days, each woman (n = 44) received four of our messages. We analyzed changes in mood and depression at the beginning and at the end of therapy and observed positive changes. The analysis of the initial and final (Personal Health Questionnaire) PHQ−9 quartile intervals shows that text messages significantly improve the mood and depression symptoms of immigrant women when the initial PHQ−9 value is greater than 5 (moderate depression).

scholarly journals Implementation of a Text Message to Improve Adherence to Clinic and Social Service Appointments

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 232595821987016
Author(s):  
Nishal Anthony ◽  
Jennifer Molokwu ◽  
Ogechika Alozie ◽  
Diego Magallanes
Keyword(s):  
Low Income ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Text Message ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
P Value ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Reminder System ◽  
Essential Components ◽  
Treatment Plans ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction: Attendance to clinic appointments and compliance with treatment plans are essential components of HIV/AIDS care. Compliance is especially important in young and minority individuals living with HIV/AIDS. We assessed the effectiveness of a text-based reminder system compared with usual care in improving the attendance to clinic and social work appointments at a Ryan White-funded clinic based in an academic institution. Methods: Convenience sample looking at 2 periods, 6 months before initiation of text messages and 6 months after initiation of text messages. Results: Following a 6-month postintervention period, we found a statistically significant reduction in our no-show rates (individuals failing to keep scheduled appointments) of 24.8% versus 17.7%, P value .05. Conclusion: Using an inexpensive online text messaging system, we were able to significantly decrease no-show rates in a primarily younger, low-income, and uninsured population.

Global Goes GUI: A Case Study of the Introduction of User-Centered Design

1995 ◽  
Vol 39 (12) ◽  
pp. 844-847
Author(s):  
Susan M. Dray
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Client Server ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
Development Life Cycle ◽  
Server Systems ◽  
The Us ◽  
Early Phases ◽  
User Centered

Major changes in the design process are required for Information Systems departments to make the shift from a traditional development life cycle to the user-centered methods required for the development of Client/Server systems. This type of change can be very difficult to accomplish. “Global Enterprises,” a large commodities company, headquartered in the US, is in the early phases of this shift. Their strategy has been to form a cross-functional User Interface team. The efforts underway at Global are presented to illustrate many of the typical technical and organizational issues companies face early in the process of introducing new design methods. The paper concludes by summarizing on key lessons learned.

My Quest, an Intervention Using Text Messaging to Improve Dietary and Physical Activity Behaviors and Promote Weight Loss in Low-Income Women

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-18.e1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie B. Griffin ◽  
Barb Struempler ◽  
Katie Funderburk ◽  
Sondra M. Parmer ◽  
Cecilia Tran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Low Income ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Promote Weight Loss ◽  
Low Income Women

Capturing feedback from user sub-groups in user-centered design: A protocol integrating key user characteristics in the development of digital support for seniors’ fall preventive physical activity (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Åsa Revenäs ◽  
Ann-Christin Johansson ◽  
Maria Ehn
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
User Involvement ◽  
Activity Level ◽  
User Centered Design ◽  
Iterative Development ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Systematic Collection ◽  
User Centered

BACKGROUND User-centered design (UCD) aims at understanding the users’ perspective and shape new solutions thereafter. UCD gives access to users’ needs and requirements and thereby improves solutions design. However, involving users in the development process does not per se guarantee that feedback from different sub-groups of users are equally shaping the development, and therefore resulting in solutions that are useful for the whole intended population. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study is to describe a protocol to integrate key characteristics of user sub-groups in collection and analysis of feedback in User-centered design (UCD) of a digital motivation support for fall preventive physical activity (PA) in seniors (older adults, 65 years of age or older). METHODS This study follows a UCD model, with early user involvement as one key principle. The protocol describes a method for systematic collection and prioritization of user feedback during the iterative development of two digital applications. For each of the four cycles in the iterative development, the aim is to recruit a group of at least 8 seniors (65 years or older, independent living) with equal distribution of men and women and a variation in both PA level and technology use. Procedures for collecting data during and after the user tests are mainly qualitative. RESULTS This paper describes a novel approach for integrating key characteristics of users sub-groups in UCD. We have developed a protocol for ensuring that feedback from both genders, persons with varied activity level and technology use are considered in the iterative development of a digital motivation support for seniors’ PA. The method has been applied in a study that has been approved by the regional ethics committee in Uppsala (Dnr 2018/044). Data collection and iterative development of the digital support has been conducted during Spring-Summer 2018 and the result is expected to be published during 2020/2021. CONCLUSIONS User involvement is the golden standard in systems design. However, it does not per se guarantee that feedback from different user sub-groups are equally shaping the development, and hence resulting in a solution that is useful for the whole intended population. Methods for systematic collection, analysis and prioritization of feedback from sub-groups might be particularly important in heterogenous groups, such as seniors. This protocol can contribute to identify and improve our understanding of potential differences in use and experiences of technical support systems for fall preventive PA among user-subgroups of seniors. This knowledge can be relevant for developing technology support that is appropriate, useful and attractive to the users and for enabling design of technology targeting specific user sub-groups, i.e. tailoring of the support. The protocol needs to be further used and investigated to understand its potential value.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document