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Boosting Kids' Health with Fun Mobile Apps!

Boosting Kids\' Health with Fun Mobile Apps!

Unlocking Potential: Mobile Apps for Kids with Disabilities

In the realm of speech-language pathology and child development, leveraging technology to create positive outcomes is a game-changer. A recent study titled Designing User-Centered Mobile Health Initiatives to Promote Healthy Behaviors for Children With Disabilities: Development and Usability Study sheds light on how mobile health (mHealth) tools can be pivotal in promoting healthy behaviors among children with disabilities.

Understanding the Research

The study focuses on the Jooay app, a mobile platform designed to connect children with disabilities to community-based leisure and physical activity programs. By employing a participatory action research approach, the app was developed with direct input from stakeholders, ensuring it meets the real needs of its users. This user-centered design is crucial in creating tools that are not only accessible but also engaging.

Key Findings

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners in speech-language pathology and related fields, this study offers valuable insights:

Encouraging Further Research

The study underscores the importance of continuous research and development in mHealth. By understanding user preferences and barriers to engagement, practitioners can better support children with disabilities in achieving their full potential.

For those interested in delving deeper into the study, the original research paper is available here: Designing User-Centered Mobile Health Initiatives to Promote Healthy Behaviors for Children With Disabilities: Development and Usability Study.


Citation: Eysenbach, G., Cheng, C., Arbour-Nicitopoulos, K., Shikako, K., Mogo, E. R. I., Grand-Maison, V., Simpson, R., Pritchard-Wiart, L., & Majnemer, A. (2021). Designing user-centered mobile health initiatives to promote healthy behaviors for children with disabilities: Development and usability study. JMIR Formative Research, 5(9), e23877. https://doi.org/10.2196/23877
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

Author's Note: Marnee Brick, TinyEYE President, and her team collaborate to create our blogs. They share their insights and expertise in the field of Speech-Language Pathology, Online Therapy Services and Academic Research.

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