Development of MyREADY Transition BBD Mobile App, a Health Intervention Technology Platform, to Improve Care Transition for Youth With Brain-Based Disabilities: User-Centered Design Approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transition from pediatric to adult health care varies and is resource intensive. Patient-centered health information technology (HIT) interventions are increasingly being developed in partnership with patients.

Objective

This study aims to develop an internet-based mobile app intervention for patients with brain-based disabilities to improve transition in care readiness.

Methods

The app was designed for patients aged 15 to 17 years with brain-based disabilities having the ability to use a mobile app. A multidisciplinary team, an industry partner, and a patient and family advisory council was assembled. We hypothesized that existing tools could be migrated into the app to address education, empowerment, and navigation. We used cognitive learning theory to su

SUBMITTER: Marelli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11480690 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature