Identifying Asbestos-Containing Materials in Homes: Design and Development of the ACM Check Mobile Phone App.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) can still be found in many homes in Australia and other countries. ACMs present a health risk when they are damaged or disturbed, such as during do-it-yourself home renovations. However, community members lack knowledge and awareness about asbestos identification and its safe management in residential settings. OBJECTIVE:The objective of our study was to describe the process of developing a mobile phone app, ACM Check, that incorporates a questionnaire designed to identify and assess ACMs located in residential settings. METHODS:A multidisciplinary team was involved in the formative development and creation of the mobile phone app. The formative development process comprised 6 steps: defining the scope of the app; conducting a comprehensive d

SUBMITTER: Govorko MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6334671 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature