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QuitPalBill Killam, MA CHFP
Project Design/Status
A full, user-centered design process was/is used for the project
Project ideation come from prior experience and a “light bulb” event
Initial concepts were “storyboarded” and tested in focus groups
Initial design mock up was developed as an interactive PPT
First round of prototype field testing was conducted with a small population of users
First production version is currently in a controlled filed trial
Initial Product Ideation
Initially conceived to use social marketing as mean of assisting people in quiting smoking– Using community or group support/pressure– Allow quick access to a support group – even if
they are unavailable
Extended to reporting on progress to a wider audience (social media sites)
Functionality
Survey of existing apps and a literature scan showed other promising functionality
Hot lines and call centered have shown efficacy
Tracking and increased knowledge/awareness is known to have efficacy in other domains
Message is showing promise in initial smoking cessation research
Project Status
QuitPal is currently slated for a ½ year long, between subject, controlled study
QuitPal is being compared to “on your own” attempts to stop smoking
Participants will be current smokers who have stated a near term desire to stop smoking
Drop out rate and cigarette usage are being monitored
Remote data collection is monitoring app usage at the function level