Exploring the utility of a mobile application (LiberEat)
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring the utility of a mobile application (LiberEat) to families with children and young people who have non-IgE mediated food hypersensitivity: a qualitative study
IRAS ID
239984
Contact name
Kerstin Hunter
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
NHS Grampian
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 17 days
Research summary
Title: Exploring the utility of a mobile application (LiberEat) to families with children and young people who have non-IgE mediated food hypersensitivity: a qualitative study.
Study design: This is a qualitative study, using semi-structured interviews to investigate the experiences of families who have used the LiberEat application for 2 months. We will also administer three self-report questionnaires before and after families use the application to assess any changes in quality of life for the CYP, alongside parental burden, and self-efficacy.
Study Population: Families with children between the ages of 3 and 16 years, who have been identified as having non-IgE mediated food hypersensitivity by themselves or paediatric dieticians. Only children over the age of 12 will be direct participants in the study. Parents will take part on behalf of children under the age of 12 years.
Should a child express that they do not wish to take part in the study, their wishes will be respected and they will be withdrawn. Parent's will be able to continue involvement independently of their child should they wish.Sample Size: 15 families
Study Duration: 12 months
Primary Research Objective: To investigate the usefulness of the LiberEat mobile application in helping families to manage non-IgE mediated food hypersensitivity in daily life.
Secondary Research Objective: To investigate whether the use of the application leads to changes in health related quality of life for children and young people, parental burden and self-efficacy.
Study Endpoint: January 2019
Data Analysis: The semi-structured interviews will be analysed using an iterative process of thematic analysis. Pre-post questionnaire data will be analysed using appropriate non-parametric tests.
REC name
East Midlands - Leicester Central Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/EM/0040
Date of REC Opinion
6 Feb 2018
REC opinion
Unfavourable Opinion