A Wellness Tool for Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessing Usability of the 5Minutes4Myself Companion App

A Wellness Tool for Caregivers of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder: Assessing Usability of the 5Minutes4Myself Companion App

Date Presented 04/04/19 The 5Minutes4Myself companion mobile app aims to improve wellness for caregivers of children with autism. It provides efficient access to an occupation-based wellness program that includes habit-building features and mindfulness podcasts. We examined usability of the 5Minutes...

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Veröffentlicht in:The American journal of occupational therapy 2019-08, Vol.73 (4 S1), p.7311520408-7311520408p1
Hauptverfasser: Sherman, Jenna, Larson, Elizabeth, Newlon, John, Rowley, McKenzie
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Autism
Caregivers
Diagnosis
Job stress
Medical research
Medicine, Experimental
Wellness programs
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Zusammenfassung:Date Presented 04/04/19 The 5Minutes4Myself companion mobile app aims to improve wellness for caregivers of children with autism. It provides efficient access to an occupation-based wellness program that includes habit-building features and mindfulness podcasts. We examined usability of the 5Minutes4Myself app via the Modified System Usability Scale, usage data, and focus groups. The app had above-average usability, suggesting it can be a practical tool for stress reduction in populations with elevated stress levels. Primary Author and Speaker: Jenna Sherman Additional Authors and Speakers: Elizabeth Larson, John Newlon, McKenzie Rowley
ISSN:0272-9490
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DOI:10.5014/ajot.2019.73S1-PO3025