Publications by authors named "Bridget A Hawryluk"

Article Synopsis
  • * Researchers involved children, parents, and healthcare providers in the design process through surveys and online sessions, focusing on user preferences and experiences.
  • * A prototype was developed based on feedback, highlighting key themes like goal-setting, app customization, and the importance of patient engagement in managing incontinence.
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  • The study focuses on urinary and fecal incontinence challenges faced by children with spina bifida and aims to develop a patient-centered goal-setting tool for managing these issues.
  • Researchers utilized qualitative methods to gather data from children aged 8-17 and their parents, analyzing their experiences through various design techniques until reaching saturation in themes.
  • Key findings highlighted negative emotional impacts, unpredictability, and management difficulties of incontinence, leading to the identification of specific goal domains for improving both urinary and fecal incontinence management.
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Study Objective: To use human-centered design approaches to engage adolescents and young adults in the creation of messages focused on dual method use in the setting of over-the-counter hormonal contraception access DESIGN: Baseline survey and self-directed workbooks with human-centered design activities were completed. The workbooks were transcribed and analyzed using qualitative methods to determine elements of the communication model, including sender, receiver, message, media, and environment.

Setting: Indiana and Georgia PARTICIPANTS: People aged 14-21 years in Indiana and Georgia INTERVENTIONS: Self-directed workbooks MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Elements of the communication model, including sender, receiver, message, media, and environment RESULTS: We analyzed 54 workbooks, with approximately half from each state.

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