Content validity evaluation of apps for young people with ADHD
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Content validity evaluation of apps for young people with ADHD: a clinical perspective
IRAS ID
205056
Contact name
Lauren Powell
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Sheffield
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 1 months, 23 days
Research summary
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a long-term condition; the symptoms are poor concentration, impulsive behaviour, and over activity. This can have a profound impact on social, academic and family life. However, positive outcomes can be achieved if ADHD is treated optimally. Young people living with ADHD often find it difficult to adhere to medication. This can often lead to heightened ADHD symptoms which can impact on the individual, their educational attainment and their family.
To help self-manage ADHD there are currently around 600 apps available however, there is little evidence to underpin them. Therefore the aim of this placement would be to:
1)Identify the top ten most searched apps in the UK and summarise the content of the apps.
2)Interview up to three clinicians (due to the small nature of this study and also due to time and funding restraints) working within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMHS) and Paediatric Neurodisability Services in Sheffield (for convenience reasons) to explore what they think the contents of an app for young people living with ADHD should be and what area(s) they believe would be useful to be addressed by an app
3)Compare what exists in terms of medication adherence apps, how they compare to what the clinicians say during interviews and to write a report on their findings.
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