Mixed methods process evaluation of my breathing matters, a digital intervention to support self-management of asthma

Abstract This study aimed to explore user engagement with ‘My Breathing Matters’, a digital self-management intervention for asthma, and identify factors that may influence engagement. In a mixed methods design, adults with asthma allocated to the intervention arm of a feasibility trial (n = 44) par...

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Autores principales: Kate Greenwell, Ben Ainsworth, Anne Bruton, Elizabeth Murray, Daniel Russell, Mike Thomas, Lucy Yardley
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:8a5c815bbc4c47fa87161577763c53612021-12-02T15:02:31ZMixed methods process evaluation of my breathing matters, a digital intervention to support self-management of asthma10.1038/s41533-021-00248-62055-1010https://doaj.org/article/8a5c815bbc4c47fa87161577763c53612021-06-01T00:00:00Zhttps://doi.org/10.1038/s41533-021-00248-6https://doaj.org/toc/2055-1010Abstract This study aimed to explore user engagement with ‘My Breathing Matters’, a digital self-management intervention for asthma, and identify factors that may influence engagement. In a mixed methods design, adults with asthma allocated to the intervention arm of a feasibility trial (n = 44) participated in semi-structured interviews (n = 18) and a satisfaction questionnaire (n = 36) to explore their views and experiences of the intervention. Usage data highlighted that key intervention content was delivered to most users. The majority of questionnaire respondents (78%; n = 28) reported they would recommend the intervention to friends and family. Interviewees expressed positive views of the intervention and experienced several benefits, mainly improved asthma control, medication use, and breathing technique. Factors that may influence user engagement were identified, including perceptions of asthma control, current self-management practices, and appeal of the target behaviours and behaviour change techniques. Findings suggested My Breathing Matters was acceptable and engaging to participants, and it was used as intended.Kate GreenwellBen AinsworthAnne BrutonElizabeth MurrayDaniel RussellMike ThomasLucy YardleyNature PortfolioarticleDiseases of the respiratory systemRC705-779ENnpj Primary Care Respiratory Medicine, Vol 31, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2021)
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Kate Greenwell
Ben Ainsworth
Anne Bruton
Elizabeth Murray
Daniel Russell
Mike Thomas
Lucy Yardley
Mixed methods process evaluation of my breathing matters, a digital intervention to support self-management of asthma
description Abstract This study aimed to explore user engagement with ‘My Breathing Matters’, a digital self-management intervention for asthma, and identify factors that may influence engagement. In a mixed methods design, adults with asthma allocated to the intervention arm of a feasibility trial (n = 44) participated in semi-structured interviews (n = 18) and a satisfaction questionnaire (n = 36) to explore their views and experiences of the intervention. Usage data highlighted that key intervention content was delivered to most users. The majority of questionnaire respondents (78%; n = 28) reported they would recommend the intervention to friends and family. Interviewees expressed positive views of the intervention and experienced several benefits, mainly improved asthma control, medication use, and breathing technique. Factors that may influence user engagement were identified, including perceptions of asthma control, current self-management practices, and appeal of the target behaviours and behaviour change techniques. Findings suggested My Breathing Matters was acceptable and engaging to participants, and it was used as intended.
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author Kate Greenwell
Ben Ainsworth
Anne Bruton
Elizabeth Murray
Daniel Russell
Mike Thomas
Lucy Yardley
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Elizabeth Murray
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title Mixed methods process evaluation of my breathing matters, a digital intervention to support self-management of asthma
title_short Mixed methods process evaluation of my breathing matters, a digital intervention to support self-management of asthma
title_full Mixed methods process evaluation of my breathing matters, a digital intervention to support self-management of asthma
title_fullStr Mixed methods process evaluation of my breathing matters, a digital intervention to support self-management of asthma
title_full_unstemmed Mixed methods process evaluation of my breathing matters, a digital intervention to support self-management of asthma
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