Key result
Patients identify 10 key themes to improve physical activity apps through better automation and relatability.
Why the study?
Few community-based participatory research studies have evaluated methods of optimizing smartphone apps for health technology-enabled interventions in African Americans.
Population
16 African American women aged 51-74 years from Washington, DC regions with high cardiovascular disease burden
Comparison
Use of a physical activity app with motivational messages and educational content
Design
Pilot focus group study with semistructured interviews and thematic analysis
Authors
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User feedback guides culturally tailored app refinements; leaves open whether optimizations boost uptake or activity in minority populations.
Involving target users in the development of a culturally sensitive physical activity app identifies key areas for optimization, potentially increasing acceptance and use in minority populations.
Ceasar et al. (2019) studied Cardiovascular disease risk (n=16). mHealth-Enabled Physical Activity app (Step It Up) was evaluated on Qualitative themes regarding app usage and improvement. Focus group participants identified 10 main themes for improving a physical activity app, emphasizing optimized automation, increased relatability, and connection with community resources.
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