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Optimising a Digital Micro Intervention to Support Parenting Skills Using Agile Sprints

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 July 2023

Nathan Hodson  and
Peter Woods
Nathan Hodson*
Affiliation:
Warwick Medical School, Coventry, United Kingdom
Peter Woods
Affiliation:
Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom
*
*Corresponding author.
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Abstract

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Aims

To adapt a digital micro intervention, the Pause: Smart Parent Timer app, to support evidence-based parenting skills programs, which are first line for disruptive behavioural disorders. 77% of parents use time out but 85% use it in ways contrary to evidence. This project aimed to optimise the app to support time out and related approaches across a diverse range of parenting programs.

Methods

Working with parenting program providers across the Midlands, the app was updated through an iterative process of agile sprints. The process drew on the EAST behavioural insights framework with a focus on consistency between parenting programs and the app.

Results

The app was improved over several stages to meet the needs and preferences of parenting program providers. Key gains included: a) improved graphics, b) improved UX, c) more options for parents to change timings, d) a wider range of timing protocols for different parenting programs, e) removing references to time out, f) added elements of mindfulness.

Conclusion

This process resulted in a single app which can be used to support any major parenting skills program. Future plans include extending parent feedback and evaluating usability in practice.

Type
Research
Information
BJPsych Open , Volume 9 , Supplement S1: Abstracts from the RCPsych International Congress 2023, 10–13 July , July 2023 , pp. S52
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Copyright
Copyright © The Author(s), 2023. Published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the Royal College of Psychiatrists

Footnotes

Abstracts were reviewed by the RCPsych Academic Faculty rather than by the standard BJPsych Open peer review process and should not be quoted as peer-reviewed by BJPsych Open in any subsequent publication.

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