Using equity X design to conceptualize, develop, and test cancer symptom self-management mobile app for people in rural areas

Poster Number: P68
Presentation Time: 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM

Abstract Keywords: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Health Equity, Mobile Health, Self-care/Management/Monitoring
Working Group: Nursing Informatics Working Group
Primary Track: Applications
Programmatic Theme: Clinical Informatics

Human-centered design approaches that intentionally center equity are needed to mitigate the root causes of inequity and create inclusive and sustainable interventions. equity X design is an approach that recognizes existing inequities in healthcare and targets the social determinants of health. For people with cancer living in rural areas, access inequity significantly impacts both cancer outcomes and quality of life. The purpose of this project is to describe our process of conceptualizing, developing, and prototyping a symptom self-management intervention for people with cancer living in rural areas delivered via mobile app called OASIS (i.e., Oncology Associated Symptoms & Individualized Strategies). We engaged stakeholders, articulated our individual identities, operationalized the active elements of OASIS, iteratively tested low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes, and envisioned successful process and clinical outcomes. By embracing equity X design, clinicians and scientists can develop interventions promote equitable and just healthcare for individuals, families, and communities.

Speaker(s):
Stephanie Gilbertson-White, PhD, APRN-BC, FAAN
University of Iowa, College of Nursing and Internal Medicine

Author(s):
Heath Davis, MS, MLIS, FAMIA - University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine;