What Would Make an APP better for you?

Informed Consent Title of Project: Would Having a Tool Such as an APP Help Women Over 40 With Diabetes Track and Improve Their Health? Principal Investigator (PI): Adrianna Lake and Deanna Velasquez PI Phone Number: (617) 257-0862 , (978) 868-2714 PI Email: [email protected] , [email protected] CO-PIs: Student Investigators: Date Submitted: Introduction Please read this carefully. This form tells you about a research study in which your participation is requested. You are being asked to be in a study researching what aspects make a better APP for women over 40 with diabetes. You are selected eligible to participate in this study if you identify as a woman over forty years of age. You must be able to read and understand English. You are not eligible to participate if you don't match the criteria listed above. Purpose The purpose of the study is to receive feedback on your experience with APPs you have used in the past, and what you would like to see in future APPs, specifically for health management. Procedures Participants will be asked to take a 13-question survey online. They have one week to finish the survey. This survey will ask questions consisting of feedback specifically on APPs they may have used in the past and what they would like APPs to focus on in the future and if they think an APP geared towards older women with diabetes would be something, they are interested in. The survey would only take the participants a short period of time, just enough that allows them to fill out the information. Potential Benefits With this research the benefits will be to gain knowledge from the participants on if this sort of app will be beneficial and what information would benefit them in creating the APP. This could result in the creation of an APP that is geared specifically for women over 40 with diabetes. Potential Risks There are no foreseen risks or discomforts to any participants that are participating in the research. Payment to subjects (if applicable) No payment will be given to the participants when they take the survey. Cost There is no cost to you for being in this research study. Right to Refusal or Withdrawal of Participation You have the right to refuse to take the survey and you may withdraw from this study at any time. Assurance of Privacy and Confidentiality Entering this study, you identify as a female over 40 years of age with diagnosed diabetes. This study will be anonymous. None of the information that you provide throughout the study will be connected to your name or contact information. The aggregate data collected will be shared solely with the owner of RXhealthandwellness.com. None of the data shared will have your information connected to it to maintain anonymity. The responses that are provided in the survey are intended to be combined with other participant’s answers to get an overall assessment. Your information that is provided by this consent form will not be distributed, sold, or shared. Additional Information Should the participants have any questions about the study, they are more than welcome to ask the researchers any questions at any time. The researchers will get back to them as soon as they can. Any questions can be sent to: Adrianna Lake Phone number: (978) 868-2714 Email: [email protected] Deanna Velasquez Phone Number: (617) 257-0862 Email: [email protected] Faculty Advisor: Dr. Susan M. Nava-Whitehead Phone Number: (508) 373-9749 Email: [email protected] Any concerns may be directed to the Chair of the Becker College Institutional Review Board. Contact Information: IRB Chair Email: [email protected] Phone: (774) 354-0653 For legal reasons, the researcher will keep a copy of this document and provide one to the participant as well. By signing below, you are agreeing that you have read the above document, been given the opportunity to ask questions, understand the risks and discomforts associated with the above study, and understand that you may withdraw participation at any time without penalty. Research Participant: Printed Name:______________________________________ Participant Signature:___________________________________________ Date:________________________ Person Conducting Research Signatures: I have explained the research to study subjects. I have answered all of the questions to the best of my ability. Signature:____________________________________________ Date:_______________________ IRB Approval This form has been approved by the Becker College IRB. Authorized IRB Approval Signature:_________________________________________ Date:_________________________

Are you female?

Are you over the age of 40?

Do you have diabetes?

Do you currently use an APP to help keep track of your health/exercise/diabetes?

Are you satisfied with APP you are currently using to track your health?

Would you use an APP to help keep track of diabetes symptoms as well as menopause symptoms?

Would reminders to input your glucose levels, diabetic symptoms, menopause symptoms, etc. Be helpful in your daily life?

Would integrating your health APPs help in visualizing all your information on one platform?

Would the accessibility of a doctor through the APP be helpful to you?

Would information on "What to do next?" be helpful? (ex.high glucose levels, low glucose levels)

Would information on menopausal symptoms be helpful?

What is one Must-Have Feature you would like in a health management APP?

What is one thing you do not like about health APPs?

What would you like to focus on in your health goals?

Lack of knowledge surrounding APPs is a main reason many people, over the age of 40, are reluctant to try them. Is there something specific that you would like to see to help ease into trying a new APP? (ex. Tutorials, or trial period)

Lack of motivation is a reason people stop using APPs. What is something that would motivate you? (ex. Daily challenges, rewards, reminders)