The Perception of Laymen and Experts Toward Mobile Applications for Self-monitoring of Diet Based on in-depth Interviews and Focus Group Interviews
10.5720/kjcn.2018.23.3.202
- Author:
Jeong Sun AHN
1
;
Sihan SONG
;
Sang Eun MOON
;
Sejin KIM
;
Jung Eun LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea. jungelee@snu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
mobile application;
self-monitoring of diet;
in-depth interview;
focus group interview
- MeSH:
Clinical Coding;
Diet;
Focus Groups;
Methods;
Mobile Applications
- From:Korean Journal of Community Nutrition
2018;23(3):202-215
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVES: We conducted a qualitative study to explore the feasibility of mobile applications for self-monitoring of diet. METHODS: We conducted in-depth and focus group interviews with eight laymen who had used mobile dietary applications and eight experts. Interviews were audio-recorded and analyzed using an open coding method. RESULTS: The qualitative data of our study revealed two key themes: (1) perceptions, opinions and attitudes towards mobile applications of self-monitoring of diet and (2) future directions to improve mobile applications. CONCLUSIONS: Our qualitative study suggested the potential use of mobile applications as a food-tracking and dietary monitoring tool and the need for improved mobile applications for self-monitoring of diet. The results of our study may provide insights into how to technically improve mobile applications for self-monitoring of diet, how to utilize dietary data generated through mobile applications, and how to improve individual's health though mobile applications.
