Thesis
Co-design of a mobile application tool for use in a lifestyle intervention : targeting the supporting network in the prevention and treatment of type 2 diabetes
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- Awarding institution
- University of Strathclyde
- Date of award
- 2024
- Thesis identifier
- T17262
- Person Identifier (Local)
- 202361245
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- Department, School or Faculty
- Abstract
- Increasing rates of type 2 diabetes (T2D) development has significant physical and financial implications for the UK. Lifestyle interventions can be used to improve nutrition and physical activity related behaviours, thus reducing the risk of development. This study aims to develop a digital application for use within a lifestyle application targeting newly diagnosed patients and their supporting network in order to achieve this. More specifically, it will focus on stakeholders’ opinions in the development of such an application. This study involved three stages of research. Firstly, a survey was developed to decide upon the most important topics and features for inclusion in the first prototype of the application (n=22). The second stage used both surveys (n=18) and a co-design workshop (n=3) to refine the application. The final stage was a meeting between research team members which assessed the key next steps in preparing the app for wide scale implementation (n=5). A combination of thematic analysis, averages and frequency tables were used for analysis. The initial survey revealed that stakeholders believed the inclusion of nutritional and physical activity guidance was of greatest importance closely followed by mental health support, sleep guidance and signposting to local support groups and resources. They also agreed that this information should be displayed using written information, graphics, videos and case studies. The stage two survey and workshop showed that stakeholders were largely happy with the initial prototype but requested minor changes to colour combinations to make information easier to read. The final stage outlined the next steps for the project, specifically the population of the prototype with information, the securing of further funding as well as ironing out IP issues. The application that has been developed provides a framework to which key information in the prevention of T2D can be added. With the addition of the correct information guided by the recommended topics, this application has the potential to change lifestyle behaviours and combat the development of T2D.
- Advisor / supervisor
- Kirk, Alison
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- DOI
- Embargo Note
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