Web-Based Intervention for Nutritional Management in Cystic Fibrosis: Development, Usability, and Pilot Trial

Overview

Journal J Pediatr Psychol

Publisher Oxford University Press

Date 2015 Nov 20

PMID 26582520

Citations 3

Authors

Lori J Stark

Lisa Opipari-Arrigan

Stephanie S Filigno

Stacey L Simon

Amanda Leonard

Peter J Mogayzel

Joseph Rausch

Cynthia Zion

Scott W Powers

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Abstract

Objectives: Usability and pilot testing of a web intervention (BeInCharge.org [BIC]) of behavior plus nutrition intervention for children with cystic fibrosis (CF) ages 4-9 years.

Methods: Think Aloud methodology was used with five mothers to assess usability and refine the intervention. A pilot trial was then conducted with 10 mothers of children with CF ages 4-9 years randomized to the web-based BIC or a Standard Care Control (STC). Change in weight gain for each group was compared in a pre-to-post design.

Results: Mothers rated the usability and clarity of BIC highly. The pilot trial showed children of mothers who received BIC had a significant change in weight pre-to-post-treatment (0.67 kg, p = .04). Change for the STC was not significant (0.41 kg, p = .10).

Conclusions: A web-based behavior plus nutrition intervention appears promising in increasing weight gain in children with CF.

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