Little Journey is a health behaviour modification tool designed to reduce children’s anxiety before a healthcare procedure by using a smartphone app that provides age-tailored immersive and interactive content.
It uses varying active behaviour modification mechanisms
tailored to the end user to support them through their treatment. From
familiarisation through interactive games, desensitisation using virtual
reality tours to coping skills education via child narrated animations, Little
Journey engages and empowers families in their care.
Little Journey can prepare and support both children and
adults during any healthcare interaction, whether a single blood test or a
complex research trial protocol. Through medication adherence and research
support tools – as well standard preparation and support for a clinical
procedure – Little Journey promotes trial recruitment, reduces early withdrawal
and supports adherence to the medication under investigation. Overall, by
nurturing positive health behaviours, Little Journey reduces anxiety and
distress while engaging families in their care.
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