A mobile app to help Spanish-speaking families manage pediatric post-transplant care.
Feasibility and Usability of a Spanish-Transcreated Pediatric Post-Transplant Adherence App (BMT4me)
This study is creating a Spanish version of the BMT4me app to help caregivers of kids who have had stem cell transplants by reminding them about medications and tracking health information, making it easier for Spanish-speaking families to take care of their children's health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932960 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a Spanish-transcreated version of the BMT4me mobile health app, which is designed to assist caregivers of children who have undergone hematopoietic stem cell transplants. The app will provide medication reminders, track missed doses and symptoms, and allow caregivers to share important health information with healthcare providers. By making this app accessible in Spanish, the research aims to improve medication adherence among Spanish-speaking families, ultimately enhancing health outcomes for pediatric patients. The project builds on previous findings that highlighted the need for linguistically inclusive health tools.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Spanish-speaking caregivers of children who have received hematopoietic stem cell transplants.
Not a fit: Patients who do not speak Spanish or who are not undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplants may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve medication adherence and health outcomes for Spanish-speaking pediatric transplant patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mobile health applications can effectively improve medication adherence in pediatric populations, indicating a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, United States
- Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Skeens, Micah — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Skeens, Micah
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.