Previously submitted to: JMIR Pediatrics and Parenting (no longer under consideration since Dec 19, 2018)
Date Submitted: Mar 7, 2018
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Parent Preferences for Methods and Content of Technology Based Asthma Risk Communication
Background:
Interventions to improve preventive care delivery to children with asthma are increasingly designed around mobile technology.
Objective:
Our objective was to develop insight into parent use of mobile technology and their preferences for methods and content of an asthma risk communication intervention.
Methods:
Using qualitative methods, interviews of parents of children with asthma were conducted. The open-ended, semi-structured interview guide included questions about current mobile technology use, barriers to controller medication adherence, and preferences for methods and content of a mobile technology based asthma risk communication intervention. Using grounded theory methodology, we coded the transcripts and identified emerging themes.
Results:
20 parents of children with asthma completed interviews. 80% had public insurance. 40% had been in the ICU for their asthma at some point. 35% were currently on a combined ICS/LABA. 3 major themes were identified: Room for improvement/welcoming help, distinct preferences for risk communication, and electronic reachability. Room for improvement/welcoming help includes caretakers recognizing that busy lifestyles contribute to adherence challenges and welcoming a program to help them manage their child’s asthma. Distinct preferences for risk communication includes a need for two-way communication, preference for electronic communication as well as acceptable communication frequency. Electronic reachability includes parents’ electronic habits and specific preferences for electronic communication.
Conclusions:
Parents of children with asthma are open to communicating with asthma healthcare providers through mobile technology. There is a strong preference for two-way communication. This will inform the development of future mobile technology based interventions to improve care for children with asthma.
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