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ArticleJMIR pediatrics and parenting2024

Understanding Adolescents' Experiences With Menstrual Pain to Inform the User-Centered Design of a Mindfulness-Based App: Mixed Methods Investigation Study.

Michelle M Gagnon, Alexandra R Brilz, Nicole M Alberts, Jennifer L Gordon, Tracie L Risling, Jennifer N Stinson

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Article in JMIR pediatrics and parenting, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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6 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Michelle M GagnonDepartment of Psychology and Health Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2400-1898
Alexandra R BrilzDepartment of Psychology and Health Studies, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7146-6145
Nicole M AlbertsDepartment of Psychology, Concordia University, Montreal, QC, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7159-8156
Jennifer L GordonDepartment of Psychology, University of Regina, Regina, SK, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6401-6827
Tracie L RislingFaculty of Nursing, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4235-4785
Jennifer N StinsonLawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9969-8052
University of Saskatchewan · CAConcordia University · CAUniversity of Calgary · CAUniversity of Regina · CAUniversity of Toronto · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundDigital interventions are increasingly popular for the provision of nonpharmacological pain interventions, but few exist for adolescents with menstrual pain. User-centered design involves incorporating users across phases of digital health intervention design, development, and implementation and leads to improved user engagement and outcomes. A needs assessment is the first step of this approach.

objectiveThe goal of this study was to conduct a needs assessment to understand menstrual pain management needs and preferences and mindfulness experiences, preferences, and knowledge of adolescents with menstrual pain to inform the future development of an app for managing menstrual pain.

methodsWe used an explanatory sequential mixed method design that included a survey followed by focus groups. Adolescents aged 13-17 years completed a survey (n=111) and participated in focus groups (n=16). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and thematic content analysis and synthesized to provide specific recommendations based on adolescent responses.

resultsAdolescents (n=111) who completed the survey reported a moderate understanding of mindfulness and menstrual pain. Over three-quarters (n=87, 78%) of participants practiced some form of mindfulness and 87% (n=97) of survey participants used nonpharmacological pain management strategies. Teens had a moderate perception that mindfulness could help their menstrual pain (mean 4.51/10, SD 2.45, with higher scores suggesting more interest). Themes were generated related to mindfulness experiences, menstrual pain knowledge and experiences, and app functionality. These themes underscored adolescents' need for continued support and flexible access to mindfulness activities; their awareness of multiple influences to pain, with potential for further education in this area; and the need for menstrual pain-specific content, along with content relevant to typical day-to-day experiences of adolescents.

conclusionsAdolescents with menstrual pain have an interest in using a mindfulness app for pain but have unique needs that need to be addressed to ensure app engagement and relevance for this population. Concrete recommendations for future app development are provided.

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