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Roadmap 2.0

Evidence Tier:DOCUMENTED

Published in academic literature

For:Patients & Caregivers

App Summary

Roadmap 2.0 is a mobile intervention designed to support the well-being of family caregivers of patients undergoing hematopoietic cell transplant through a program of positive psychology activities. The app's design was informed by a qualitative study (N=24) with family caregivers, which identified a preference for a "menu" of positive activities to help manage the stress of caregiving. The associated research concludes that such a tool may provide critical support by offering accessible activities designed to enhance well-being and reduce the stress associated with caregiving.

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Detailed Description

Functionality & Mechanism

Roadmap 2.0 is a mobile health system delivering a positive psychological intervention for family caregivers of patients undergoing hematopoietic cell transplant. The interface provides a menu of eight structured activities designed to enhance positive emotions, character strengths, social connection, and purpose. The system also integrates functions for tracking mood and other health-related quality of life metrics. Sessions are self-directed, allowing caregivers to engage with the intervention content at their own pace within an outpatient context.

Evidence & Research Context

  • The design of the app's psychological intervention components was informed by a qualitative study involving 24 family caregivers of HCT patients.
  • This formative research established caregiver interest in a selectable menu of positive activities to enhance well-being and attenuate the stress associated with caregiving.
  • A preliminary, single-institution evaluation of the predecessor system (BMT Roadmap 1.0) with 10 pediatric HCT caregivers indicated high usability and feasibility in an inpatient setting.
  • The initial version provided caregivers with access to integrated clinical information, including lab results, medication lists, and transplant process trajectories.

Intended Use & Scope

The application is intended for use by family caregivers of hematopoietic cell transplant patients as an adjunct tool for psychological self-management. Its primary utility is to support well-being through structured positive psychology exercises. The system does not constitute medical advice or a replacement for professional mental health treatment, and users experiencing significant distress should consult their healthcare team.

Studies & Publications

2 publications

Peer-reviewed research associated with this app.

Qualitative Study

A Mobile Health App (Roadmap 2.0) for Patients Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant: Qualitative Study on Family Caregivers' Perspectives and Design Considerations

Chaar et al. (2019) · JMIR mHealth and uHealth

Family caregivers provided positive feedback and valuable input for expanding the app to outpatient settings.
Background: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HCT), also referred to as blood and marrow transplantation (BMT), is a high-risk, but potentially curative therapy for a number of cancer and noncancer conditions. BMT Roadmap (Roadmap 1.0) is a mobile health app that was developed as a family caregiver–facing tool to provide informational needs about the health status of patients undergoing inpatient HCT. Objective: This study explored the
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Qualitative Study

BMT Roadmap: A User-Centered Design Health Information Technology Tool to Promote Patient-Centered Care in Pediatric Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation

Runaas et al. (2017) · Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation

Caregivers reported the app helped them feel more informed and engaged in their child's transplant care.
Health information technology (HIT) has great potential for increasing patient engagement. Pediatric hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) is a setting ripe for using HIT but in which little research exists. "BMT Roadmap" is a web-based application that integrates patient-specific information and includes several domains: laboratory results, medications, clinical trial details, photos of the healthcare team, trajectory of transplant process,
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