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Exploring User Needs and Preferences for Mobile Apps for Sleep Disturbance: Mixed Methods Study.

Melissa AjiChristopher James GordonDorian PetersDelwyn BartlettRafael Alejandro CalvoKhushnood NaqshbandiKevin Thien Anh Hoang
Published in: JMIR mental health (2019)
This co-design process involving end users through 3 methods consistently highlighted sleep tracking (through a diary and WD), alarms, and personalization as vital for engagement, although their implementation was commonly criticized in review. Engagement is negatively affected by poorly designed features, bugs, and didactic information which must be addressed. Other needs depend upon the type of user, for example, those with severe insomnia.
Keyphrases
  • sleep quality
  • social media
  • physical activity
  • primary care
  • healthcare
  • health information
  • quality improvement
  • clinical trial
  • randomized controlled trial