scholarly journals Users� Perspectives on mHealth Self-Management of Bipolar Disorder: Qualitative Focus Group Study (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lise Switsers ◽  
Arthur Dauwe ◽  
Anneleen Vanhoudt ◽  
Hilde Van Dyck ◽  
Koen Lombaerts ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Bipolar Disorders ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Mhealth Apps ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Gaining Insight

BACKGROUND Recent research indicates that current mHealth apps for bipolar disorders (BDs) show crucial shortcomings. They lack important functionality, are of inconsistent quality, and are insufficiently evidence-based. mHealth apps need to be better adapted to the needs of users. The perspectives of adult service users with BD regarding mHealth apps have not been well investigated. OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to examine the needs and expectations of adults with BD regarding mHealth apps. METHODS Two focus group sessions were organized in which patients’ views on self-management and design and functionality of an mHealth app for BD were assessed. During session 1, four focus groups were organized to identify users’ needs regarding support for self-management. Session 2 contained three cocreation focus groups. Through this method, the desired functionality and design were explored. RESULTS Participants indicated that they were in need of support in various ways. Not only support in psychoeducation, including daily routine, sleep pattern, maintaining social contacts, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and avoidance of stimuli, was considered important for them but also gaining insight into their illness was found to be crucial. CONCLUSIONS According to the participants, their illness-related information is a key factor in gaining insight into their mood pattern. Participants wanted a functional design that would increase daily use and prevent overstimulation. The results of this study should be taken into account when developing new mHealth apps.

scholarly journals Developing a recovery-focused therapy for older people with bipolar disorder: a qualitative focus group study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. e049829
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Tyler ◽  
Fiona Lobban ◽  
Rita Long ◽  
Steven H Jones
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Older People ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Later Life ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Age Related ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Age Related Changes

ObjectivesAs awareness of bipolar disorder (BD) increases and the world experiences a rapid ageing of the population, the number of people living with BD in later life is expected to rise substantially. There is no current evidence base for the effectiveness of psychological interventions for older adults with BD. This focus group study explored a number of topics to inform the development and delivery of a recovery-focused therapy (RfT) for older adults with BD.DesignA qualitative focus group study.SettingThree focus groups were conducted at a university in the North West of England.ParticipantsEight people took part in the focus groups; six older adults with BD, one carer and one friend.ResultsParticipant’s responses clustered into six themes: (1) health-related and age-related changes in later life, (2) the experience of BD in later life, (3) managing and coping with BD in later life, (4) recovery in later life, (5) seeking helping in the future and (6) adapting RfT for older people.ConclusionsParticipants reported a range of health-related and age-related changes and strategies to manage their BD. Participants held mixed views about using the term ‘recovery’ in later life. Participants were in agreement that certain adaptations were needed for delivering RfT for older adults, based on their experience of living with BD in later life. The data collected as part of the focus groups have led to a number of recommendations for delivering RfT for older adults with BD in a randomised controlled trial (Clinical Trial Registration: ISRCTN13875321).

scholarly journals Self-management by family caregivers to manage changes in the behavior and mood of their relative with dementia: an online focus group study

2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith Huis in het Veld ◽  
Renate Verkaik ◽  
Berno van Meijel ◽  
Paul-Jeroen Verkade ◽  
Wendy Werkman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Focus Group Study

How is self-management perceived by community living people after a stroke? A focus group study

2014 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 223-230 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ton Satink ◽  
Edith H. C. Cup ◽  
Bert J. M. de Swart ◽  
Maria W. G. Nijhuis-van der Sanden
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Community Living ◽  
Focus Group Study

Self-Management Support and eHealth When Managing Changes in Behavior and Mood of a Relative With Dementia: An Asynchronous Online Focus Group Study of Family Caregivers' Needs

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judith G. Huis in het Veld ◽  
Renate Verkaik ◽  
Berno van Meijel ◽  
Paul-Jeroen Verkade ◽  
Wendy Werkman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Family Caregivers ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Management Support ◽  
Focus Group Study

scholarly journals Adult smokers’ perceptions of cigarette pack inserts promoting cessation: a focus group study

2017 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Crawford Moodie
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Educational Material ◽  
Promotional Material ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
Stop Smoking ◽  
Cigarette Pack ◽  
The Government ◽  
Cigarette Packs ◽  
Do So

IntroductionTobacco companies have a long tradition of including promotional material within cigarette packs, such as cigarette cards and coupons. Only in Canada are they required, by the government, to include educational material within cigarette packs, in the form of inserts highlighting the benefits of quitting or providing tips on how to do so.MethodsTwenty focus groups were conducted in Glasgow and Edinburgh in 2015, with smokers (n=120) segmented by age (16–17, 18–24, 25–35, 36–50, >50), gender and social grade, to explore perceptions of the inserts used in Canada.ResultsThe consensus was that these inserts would capture attention and be read due to their novelty and visibility before reaching the cigarettes, and as they can be removed from the pack. While they may be ignored or discarded, and rotation was considered necessary, they were generally thought to prolong the health message. The positive style of messaging was described as refreshing, educational, encouraging, reassuring and inspirational and thought to increase message engagement. It was regarded as more sympathetic than command-style messaging, offering smokers ‘a bit of hope’. The inserts were often considered preferable to the on-pack warnings, although it was felt that both were needed. Some participants suggested that inserts could encourage them to stop smoking, and they were generally viewed as having the potential to alter the behaviour of others, particularly younger people, would-be smokers and those wanting to quit.ConclusionsInserts are an inexpensive means of communication and offer regulators a simple way of supplementing on-pack warnings.

Exploring Perceived Barriers to Medication Adherence and the Use of Mobile Technology in Underserved Patients With Chronic Conditions

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 147-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ana L. Hincapie ◽  
Vasudha Gupta ◽  
Stephenne A. Brown ◽  
Anne H. Metzger
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Focus Group ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
Technology Use ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Perceived Barriers ◽  
Daily Routine ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Underserved Patients ◽  
Potential Use

Background and Objective: Evidence suggests that the prevalence of medication nonadherence is greater in medically underserved, low-income communities. There is paucity of qualitative data examining the potential use of mobile health (mHealth) in underserved patients. This study aimed to explore barriers to medication adherence and identify opportunities and challenges for the potential use of mHealth adherence interventions in an underserved population. Methods: A qualitative cross-sectional focus group was conducted. Focus groups were conducted with underserved patients recruited at a federally qualified health center. The Health Belief Model was used as theoretical framework to develop the focus group guide. Audio-recorded data were transcribed and thematically analyzed to identify common themes across the data set. Results: Seventeen patients participated in 4 focus groups. Findings were organized by the following themes: (1) perceived barriers to medication adherence, (2) everyday practices used to improve medication adherence, and (3) perceived benefits and barriers to technology use. Use of text messages seemed beneficial; however, not carrying a phone always was a significant barrier for patients. Some patients expressed willingness to try smartphone applications but stated that they would not be able to afford them. Changes in daily routine and complexity of medication regimens were seen as barriers to medication adherence. Conclusions: Findings underscore the importance of considering diverse experiences when engaging patients in mHealth for medication adherence. Providing patient-centered approaches to assist patients construct their individualized medication adherence strategies may lead to better outcomes.

scholarly journals Assistive technologies after stroke: self-management or fending for yourself? A focus group study

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Demain ◽  
Jane Burridge ◽  
Caroline Ellis-Hill ◽  
Ann-Marie Hughes ◽  
Lucy Yardley ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Assistive Technologies ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Focus Group Study

scholarly journals Aesthetically Designing Video-Call Technology With Care Home Residents: A Focus Group Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sonam Zamir ◽  
Felicity Allman ◽  
Catherine Hagan Hennessy ◽  
Adrian Haffner Taylor ◽  
Ray Brian Jones
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Older People ◽  
Focus Groups ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Care Home ◽  
Framework Analysis ◽  
Focus Group Study ◽  
People With Dementia ◽  
Technological Intervention

BackgroundVideo-calls have proven to be useful for older care home residents in improving socialization and reducing loneliness. Nonetheless, to facilitate the acceptability and usability of a new technological intervention, especially among people with dementia, there is a need for user-led design improvements. The current study conducted focus groups with an embedded activity with older people to allow for a person-centered design of a video-call intervention.MethodsTwenty-eight residents across four care homes in the South West of England participated in focus groups to aesthetically personalize and ‘dress-up’ the equipment used in a video-call intervention. Each care home was provided with a ‘Skype on Wheels’ (SoW) device, a wheelable ‘chassis’ comprising an iPad or tablet for access to Skype, and a telephone handset. During the focus group, residents were encouraged to participate in an activity using colorful materials to ‘dress-up’ SoW. Comments before, during and after the ‘dress up’ activity were audio recorded. Framework analysis was used to analyze the focus group data.ResultsOlder people, including seven with dementia were able to interact with and implement design changes to SoW through aesthetic personalization. Themes arising from the data included estrangement, anthropomorphism, reminiscence, personalization, need for socialization versus fear of socialization and attitudes toward technology. After this brief exposure to SoW, residents expressed the likelihood of using video-calls for socialization in the future.ConclusionCare home residents enjoy engaging with new technologies when given the opportunity to interact with it, to personalize it and to understand its purpose. Low cost aesthetic personalization of technologies can improve their acceptability, usability, and implementation within complex care environments.

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