Insights from user experience and evaluation of a mobile health nutrition intervention for children with autism: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience high rates of atypical eating behaviours, such as food neophobia. Mobile health (mHealth) interventions have been found to improve communication, behaviour and social skills for children with ASD. However, there is limited evidence examining mHealth nutrition interventions among children with ASD.

Methods

The present study comprised a qualitative descriptive study that used qualitative content analysis to explore parent and child experiences with a novel mHealth nutrition intervention. Ten parent-child dyads provided user feedback and evaluation of the intervention. Data collection tools included a semistructured interview guide and a quantitative questionnaire with open-ended questions. Data analysis of the

SUBMITTER: Slater CN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12766634 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature