How to effectively design and create a concept mobile application to aid in the management of type 1 diabetes in adolescents. (3rd July 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McCulloch, Victoria; Hope, Sarah; Loranger, Brian; Rea, Paul
• Is Part Of: Journal of visual communication in medicine. Volume 40:Number 3(2017)
• Page Start: 101
• Page End: 108
• Publication Date: 2017-07-03
• Subjects: Education -- health communications -- medical art and illustration -- mobile device -- patient information -- graphic medicine; Medical illustration -- Periodicals; 610.208
• DOI: 10.1080/17453054.2017.1366828
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1745-3054

Abstract

Abstract: Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic health conditions in the world; with a range of diabetes-related mobile applications available to the public to aid in glycaemic control and self-management. Statistically, adherence to medication is extremely low in adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM), therefore, this paper focuses on the research and design of an interactive and educational concept mobile application aimed at early to mid-adolescents to aid in their understanding of T1DM. As visual elements are an essential part of the design, this research outlines how visual components were designed specifically for adolescents with T1DM.