Exploring User Experiences With the Lift App for Emotional Well-Being Among Youth With Type 1 Diabetes: Qualitative Study
Katie M Babbott, Kristin Harrison Ginsberg, Anna L Boggiss, Joanna McClintock, Chloe Hudson, Paul Hofman, Ryan Paul, Alana Cavadino, Hiran Thabrew, Craig Jefferies, Martin de Bock, Jennifer L Sherr, Anna Serlachius, Ivan Steenstra · 2026
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Katie M. Babbott and a large team report user experiences with a well-being app for young people with type 1 diabetes in a 2026 qualitative study. Young people with the condition face psychological distress, yet scalable support services are scarce. The Lift app, built for emotional well-being, had completed a twelve-week feasibility trial in New Zealand and the United States.
Thirteen from that trial, nine users and four support people such as parents and partners, joined focus groups or interviews about the app. Analysis followed a rating framework covering engagement, how well the app worked, its look, and its quality. Participants found Lift engaging, easy to use, and affecting, praising features like a well-being tree that grew with use and the calming design. Several described emotional or behavioral shifts, including connection, self-awareness, and better coping with diabetes. The feedback will guide refinement of the app.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Katie M Babbott, Kristin Harrison Ginsberg, Anna L Boggiss, Joanna McClintock, Chloe Hudson, Paul Hofman, Ryan Paul, Alana Cavadino, Hiran Thabrew, Craig Jefferies, Martin de Bock, Jennifer L Sherr, Anna Serlachius, Ivan Steenstra |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 36 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |