Maintaining Engagement in Adults with Neurofibromatosis Type 1 to Use the iCanCope Mobile Application (iCanCope-NF).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant genetic condition in which chronic pain is a predominant issue. Given the rarity of the disease, there are limited psychosocial treatments for individuals with NF1 suffering with chronic pain. Using mobile applications can facilitate psychosocial treatments; however, there are consistent issues with engagement. Utilizing a mixed methodology, the current study evaluated the customized iCanCope mobile application for NF1 on increasing engagement through the usage of contingency management.

Methods

A mixed methods study from a subset of data coming from a randomized clinical trial that occurred from January 2021 to August 2022 was undertaken. Two groups (iCC and iCC + CM) were exposed to the customized iCanCop

SUBMITTER: Buono FD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10296339 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature