Developing a smartphone web app to help DWI offenders and their families.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Driving while intoxicated (DWI) results in significant morbidity and mortality. Ignition interlock devices (IID) decrease the risk of drinking and driving while installed, but DWI rates increase after the IID is removed. Efforts are needed to maintain change after the IID is removed; engaging concerned family members (CFMs) is an untested strategy. Smartphones may provide a promising platform to support DWI offenders with IIDs and their CFMs; the purpose of the present study was to develop such a smartphone-web app.

Methods

Formative work occurred in two sequential phases. Phase 1 included key informant interviews with DWI offenders and CFMs, development of one app module, and usability testing. Phase 2 included focus groups with DWI offenders and CFMs, developm

SUBMITTER: McCrady BS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11624105 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature