Refining the content and design of an alcohol reduction app, Drink Less, to improve its usability and effectiveness: a mixed methods approach [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Digital interventions have the potential to reduce alcohol consumption, although evidence on the effectiveness of apps is lacking. Drink Less is a popular, evidence-informed app with good usability, putting it in a strong position to be improved upon prior to conducting a confirmatory ev...

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Autores principales:	Claire Garnett, Olga Perski, Susan Michie, Robert West, Matt Field, Eileen Kaner, Marcus R. Munafò, Felix Greaves, Matthew Hickman, Robyn Burton, Jamie Brown
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Publicado:	F1000 Research Ltd 2021
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:214102fe23b141fb9c0a2de3a3569b292021-11-29T14:03:15ZRefining the content and design of an alcohol reduction app, Drink Less, to improve its usability and effectiveness: a mixed methods approach [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]2046-140210.12688/f1000research.51416.2https://doaj.org/article/214102fe23b141fb9c0a2de3a3569b292021-11-01T00:00:00Zhttps://f1000research.com/articles/10-511/v2https://doaj.org/toc/2046-1402Background: Digital interventions have the potential to reduce alcohol consumption, although evidence on the effectiveness of apps is lacking. Drink Less is a popular, evidence-informed app with good usability, putting it in a strong position to be improved upon prior to conducting a confirmatory evaluation. This paper describes the process of refining Drink Less to improve its usability and likely effectiveness. Methods: The refinement consisted of three phases and involved qualitative and quantitative (mixed) methods: i) identifying changes to app content, based on findings from an initial evaluation of Drink Less, an updated review of digital alcohol interventions and a content analysis of user feedback; ii) designing new app modules with public input and a consultation with app developers and researchers; and iii) improving the app’s usability through user testing. Results: As a result of the updated review of digital alcohol interventions and user feedback analysis in Phase 1, three new modules: ‘Behaviour Substitution’, ‘Information about Antecedents’ and ‘Insights’, were added to the app. One existing module – ‘Identity Change’ – was removed based on the initial evaluation of Drink Less. Phases 2 and 3 resulted in changes to existing features, such as improving the navigational structure and onboarding process, and clarifying how to edit drinks and goals. Conclusions: A mixed methods approach was used to refine the content and design of Drink Less, providing insights into how to improve its usability and likely effectiveness. Drink Less is now ready for a confirmatory evaluation.Claire GarnettOlga PerskiSusan MichieRobert WestMatt FieldEileen KanerMarcus R. MunafòFelix GreavesMatthew HickmanRobyn BurtonJamie BrownF1000 Research LtdarticleMedicineRScienceQENF1000Research, Vol 10 (2021)
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spellingShingle	Medicine R Science Q Claire Garnett Olga Perski Susan Michie Robert West Matt Field Eileen Kaner Marcus R. Munafò Felix Greaves Matthew Hickman Robyn Burton Jamie Brown Refining the content and design of an alcohol reduction app, Drink Less, to improve its usability and effectiveness: a mixed methods approach [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
description	Background: Digital interventions have the potential to reduce alcohol consumption, although evidence on the effectiveness of apps is lacking. Drink Less is a popular, evidence-informed app with good usability, putting it in a strong position to be improved upon prior to conducting a confirmatory evaluation. This paper describes the process of refining Drink Less to improve its usability and likely effectiveness. Methods: The refinement consisted of three phases and involved qualitative and quantitative (mixed) methods: i) identifying changes to app content, based on findings from an initial evaluation of Drink Less, an updated review of digital alcohol interventions and a content analysis of user feedback; ii) designing new app modules with public input and a consultation with app developers and researchers; and iii) improving the app’s usability through user testing. Results: As a result of the updated review of digital alcohol interventions and user feedback analysis in Phase 1, three new modules: ‘Behaviour Substitution’, ‘Information about Antecedents’ and ‘Insights’, were added to the app. One existing module – ‘Identity Change’ – was removed based on the initial evaluation of Drink Less. Phases 2 and 3 resulted in changes to existing features, such as improving the navigational structure and onboarding process, and clarifying how to edit drinks and goals. Conclusions: A mixed methods approach was used to refine the content and design of Drink Less, providing insights into how to improve its usability and likely effectiveness. Drink Less is now ready for a confirmatory evaluation.
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author	Claire Garnett Olga Perski Susan Michie Robert West Matt Field Eileen Kaner Marcus R. Munafò Felix Greaves Matthew Hickman Robyn Burton Jamie Brown
author_facet	Claire Garnett Olga Perski Susan Michie Robert West Matt Field Eileen Kaner Marcus R. Munafò Felix Greaves Matthew Hickman Robyn Burton Jamie Brown
author_sort	Claire Garnett
title	Refining the content and design of an alcohol reduction app, Drink Less, to improve its usability and effectiveness: a mixed methods approach [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_short	Refining the content and design of an alcohol reduction app, Drink Less, to improve its usability and effectiveness: a mixed methods approach [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_full	Refining the content and design of an alcohol reduction app, Drink Less, to improve its usability and effectiveness: a mixed methods approach [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_fullStr	Refining the content and design of an alcohol reduction app, Drink Less, to improve its usability and effectiveness: a mixed methods approach [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_full_unstemmed	Refining the content and design of an alcohol reduction app, Drink Less, to improve its usability and effectiveness: a mixed methods approach [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
title_sort	refining the content and design of an alcohol reduction app, drink less, to improve its usability and effectiveness: a mixed methods approach [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
publisher	F1000 Research Ltd
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/214102fe23b141fb9c0a2de3a3569b29
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Refining the content and design of an alcohol reduction app, Drink Less, to improve its usability and effectiveness: a mixed methods approach [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]

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