Korean Journal of Community Nutrition (대한지역사회영양학회지)

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The Perception of Laymen and Experts Toward Mobile Applications for Self-monitoring of Diet Based on in-depth Interviews and Focus Group Interviews

식습관 관리 애플리케이션에 대한 일반인과 전문가의 인식 조사 연구 -심층인터뷰와 포커스 그룹 인터뷰를 중심으로

  • Ahn, Jeong Sun (Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University) ;
  • Song, Sihan (Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University) ;
  • Moon, Sang-Eun (Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University) ;
  • Kim, Sejin (Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Jung Eun (Department of Food and Nutrition, College of Human Ecology, Seoul National University)
  • 안정선 (서울대학교 생활과학대학 식품영양학과) ;
  • 송시한 (서울대학교 생활과학대학 식품영양학과) ;
  • 문상은 (서울대학교 생활과학대학 식품영양학과) ;
  • 김세진 (서울대학교 생활과학대학 식품영양학과) ;
  • 이정은 (서울대학교 생활과학대학 식품영양학과)
  • Received : 2018.05.17
  • Accepted : 2018.06.18
  • Published : 2018.06.30
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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.

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