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ArticleJMIR human factors2022

REDCap Delivery of a Web-Based Intervention for Patients With Voice Disorders: Usability Study.

Danielle Mollie Stambler, Erin Feddema, Olivia Riggins, Kari Campeau, Lee-Ann Kastman Breuch, Molly M Kessler, Stephanie Misono

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Article in JMIR human factors, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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4citing papers in PubMed
0.4field-weighted citation impact, top 39% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed, 5 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Danielle Mollie Stambler *Department of Writing Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0353-5866
Erin Feddema *Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6771-8162
Olivia Riggins *Department of Writing Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4664-339X
Kari Campeau *Department of English, University of Colorado-Denver, Denver, CO, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6338-9517
Lee-Ann Kastman Breuch *Department of Writing Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2479-0943
Molly M Kessler *Department of Writing Studies, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4983-9635
Stephanie Misono *Department of Otolaryngology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9000-6323
University of Minnesota · USUniversity of Colorado Denver · US

Funding

University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute (UMN CTSI)UL1TR002494 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · PI BLAZAR, BRUCE R, WEISDORF, DANIEL J · 2018 to 2022
$34.9M
University of Minnesota Clinical and Translational Science Institute (UMN CTSI)KL2TR000113 · NCATS · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · PI BLAZAR, BRUCE R · 2012 to 2015
$5.4M
Psychological factors influencing voice outcomes: Technology-based assessment and interventionK23DC016335 · NIDCD · UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA · PI MISONO, STEPHANIE · 2017 to 2021
$1.0M
NCATS NIH HHS KL2 TR000113NCATS NIH HHS UL1 TR002494NIDCD NIH HHS K23 DC016335
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWeb-based health interventions are increasingly common and are promising for patients with voice disorders because web-based participation does not require voice use. To address needs such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance, unique user access, the ability to send automated reminders, and a limited development budget, we used the Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) data management platform to deliver a patient-facing psychological intervention designed for patients with voice disorders. This was a novel use of REDCap.

objectiveWe aimed to evaluate the usability of the intervention, with this intervention serving as a use case for REDCap-based patient-facing interventions.

methodsWe used REDCap survey instruments to develop the web-based voice intervention modules, then conducted usability evaluations using (1) heuristic evaluations by 2 evaluators, and (2) formal usability testing with 7 participants, consisting of predetermined tasks, a think-aloud protocol, ease-of-use measurements, a product reaction card, and a debriefing interview.

resultsHeuristic evaluations found strengths in visibility of system status and real-world match, and weaknesses in user control and help documentation. Based on this feedback, changes to the intervention were made before usability testing. Overall, usability testing participants found the intervention useful and easy to use, although testing revealed some concerns with design, content, and terminology. Some concerns were readily addressed, and others required adaptations within REDCap.

conclusionsThe REDCap version of a complex web-based patient-facing intervention performed well in heuristic evaluation and formal usability testing. REDCap can effectively be used for patient-facing intervention delivery, particularly if the limitations of the platform are anticipated and mitigated.

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eHealthhealthheuristicsonlinepatientsREDCapusability studyvoice disordersweb-based interventionweb-based participationweb-based platform

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PMID35333191
PMCPMC8994149
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