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Translational Behavioral Medicine
Erschienen in: Translational Behavioral Medicine 4/2016

02.12.2015 | Case Study

Simplified Novel Application (SNApp) framework: a guide to developing and implementing second-generation mobile applications for behavioral health research

verfasst von: Jennifer Fillo, PhD, B. Lynette Staplefoote-Boynton, MPH, Angel Martinez, MS, Lisa Sontag-Padilla, PhD, William G. Shadel, PhD, Steven C. Martino, PhD, Claude M. Setodji, PhD, Daniella Meeker, PhD, Deborah Scharf, PhD

Erschienen in: Translational Behavioral Medicine | Ausgabe 4/2016

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Abstract

Advances in mobile technology and mobile applications (apps) have opened up an exciting new frontier for behavioral health researchers, with a “second generation” of apps allowing for the simultaneous collection of multiple streams of data in real time. With this comes a host of technical decisions and ethical considerations unique to this evolving approach to research. Drawing on our experience developing a second-generation app for the simultaneous collection of text message, voice, and self-report data, we provide a framework for researchers interested in developing and using second-generation mobile apps to study health behaviors. Our Simplified Novel Application (SNApp) framework breaks the app development process into four phases: (1) information and resource gathering, (2) software and hardware decisions, (3) software development and testing, and (4) study start-up and implementation. At each phase, we address common challenges and ethical issues and make suggestions for effective and efficient app development. Our goal is to help researchers effectively balance priorities related to the function of the app with the realities of app development, human subjects issues, and project resource constraints.
Fußnoten
1
At the time of publication, open-source apps were available to collect data related to a variety of conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, Parkinson’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and breast cancer.
 
2
Health researchers may be particularly interested in the Apple ResearchKit: www.​apple.​com/​researchkit. It is an open-source framework that aids in the creation of apps for medical research by utilizing the sensors and processing power built in to iPhones.
 
3
We have found the Massachusetts Institute of Technology resources (e.g., tutorials, forums) for developing Android applications to be particularly helpful: appinventor.mit.edu.
 
4
Apple is more restrictive about what developers are allowed to alter about the phone and its standard functions (e.g., text message interception, low-level audio access). Developers have more flexibility to alter device functions to meet software needs with Android.
 
5
Whereas both charge annual fees to develop and sell applications through their platforms (Apple $99, Google $25), Google allows non-market apps to be installed on Android devices. Apple’s “App Store” requires approval before an app can run on an iOS device, but an iOS developer can provision up to 100 devices (owned by the developer) per year for testing purposes without approval.
 
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Metadaten
Titel
Simplified Novel Application (SNApp) framework: a guide to developing and implementing second-generation mobile applications for behavioral health research
verfasst von
Jennifer Fillo, PhD
B. Lynette Staplefoote-Boynton, MPH
Angel Martinez, MS
Lisa Sontag-Padilla, PhD
William G. Shadel, PhD
Steven C. Martino, PhD
Claude M. Setodji, PhD
Daniella Meeker, PhD
Deborah Scharf, PhD
Publikationsdatum
02.12.2015
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Translational Behavioral Medicine / Ausgabe 4/2016
Print ISSN: 1869-6716
Elektronische ISSN: 1613-9860
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13142-015-0363-7

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