This project was made possible by a generous grant from the UCL Grand Challenge of Human Well Being 2012.
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Research
This proof-of-concept project was funded by a UCL Grand Challenges grant awarded in November 2011. The study has been conducted in three phases:
We chose a substrate condition (gastroesophageal disease in children). We define the variables that can be used to measure this disease e.g. symptoms, signs, results of investigations. We identified variables that were suitable for self-monitoring.
We ran a pilot study and a focus group to test the app.
- The TARDIS Pilot Study was a randomised and controlled study in which parents of children with reflux used the app and compared it with a traditional questionnaire for reflux.
- The REFLUX UX Workshop was a focus group in which we asked users to crash test the app and give us feadback on utility, usability and design.
The project is currently in Phase IV, in which we disseminate the app widely. We will use feedback to improve the app. We are also working on publications to share our experience with the wider research community. We are also interested in hearing about other ideas for apps.
In this phase, we plan to apply the app as a clinical and research tool. Projects include:
- Effect of fundoplication on the symptoms of reflux in children.
- Efficacy of anti-reflux medications on symptoms of GORD in chidlren.
We would also like to work on epidemiological apps for:
- Asthma
- Dysfunctional voiding