May Baker
Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU), UK
Title: Anxieties of service users’ in the use of mobile phone applications (app) to assist with treatment adherence in dual diagnosis: A focus group Study.
Biography
Biography: May Baker
Abstract
Aims:
To examine the response of dual diagnosis service users toward the development of a mobile phone application (app) that would assist with treatment adherence.
Design:
An exploratory focus group study.
Setting:
Two service user support groups within the United Kingdom. Purposive sampling was used to recruit those taking part in each group (n= 8 & 9).
Measurement:
A process developed by Graneheim and Lundman (18) using qualitative analysis Each groups data was recorded using this approach.
Findings:
Data analysis lead to the emergence of three themes:
(1) Supportive of the app.
(2) Supportive with recommendations as to its contents.
(3) Negative responses that questioned the applicability of the app for dual diagnosis service users’.
Conclusion:
Whilst the development of mobile phone apps have enhanced healthcare delivery, it has emerged that more research is needed with specific client groups such as those with a dual diagnosis. Specific groups require a more bespoke approach and their particular needs and expectations need examining in more detail with input from service users. This may then lend more meaning to the app, which in turn will encourage the user to utilise this tool in their treatment and recovery.