Adolescent Surgery Roadmap Feasibility and Acceptability Study
University of Michigan
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to test the feasibility and acceptability of using a mobile health app, Ane-Roadmap, designed to support adolescents (ages 12-17) undergoing painful surgeries and their caregivers. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Can adolescent surgery patients and their caregivers be successfully enrolled in the study, with at least 40% of those invited choosing to participate? * Will participants actively use the mobile app, completing at least two activities per week for at least half of the study period, either individually and/or as a caregiver-adolescent pair? Participants will: * Use the Ane-Roadmap app during their post-surgery recovery period to complete resilience-building activities aimed at improving wellbeing * Use the app either individually or together as a caregiver-adolescent pair. * Complete surveys regarding risk factors for adverse postsurgical pain outcomes and physical and psychological symptoms experienced postoperatively * Some participants will complete a semi-structured interview in which experiences with the study and intervention activities will be elicited
Eligibility
- Age range
- 12–99 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria (Adolescent Patient): * Patient is aged 12-17 years on the date of surgery * Surgery is a scheduled surgery (non-emergency) * Surgery is occurring within the University of Michigan hospital system (University Hospital, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Brighton Ambulatory Surgery Center, East Ann Arbor Ambulatory Surgery Center) * Participants are able to enroll within 1-2 weeks of surgery * Patient and caregiver must be willing to participate * Adolescent and caregiver must have a compatible smartphone and/or tablet with internet access and be willing to download an app * Eli…
Interventions
- BehavioralBehavioral Treatment
Positive Activity Interventions within Ane-Roadmap App Positive Piggy Bank - Capture happy moments by mentally savoring them, recording details, and depositing them into a "piggy bank". Open it when you need a boost. Gratitude Diary - Write two unique things daily for which you're grateful. Smile as you record them to enhance gratitude. Savoring - Each day, spend 2-3 minutes fully enjoying two positive experiences. Log them for reflection. Pleasant Activity Scheduling - Plan and engage in enjoyable activities at least twice weekly. Treat them as important appointments. Random Acts of Kindness - Perform five intentional kind acts in a day, four for others and one for yourself. Signature Strengths - Use a personal strength in a new way daily and reflect on its impact. Love Letter - Express deep appreciation to a loved one in a heartfelt letter and share it with them. Engaging with Beauty - Keep a log of beautiful moments in nature, art, or human kindness.
Locations (3)
- Michigan Medicine- East Ann Arbor Ambulatory Surgery and Medical Procedures CenterAnn Arbor, Michigan
- University of Michigan affiliated hospitalsAnn Arbor, Michigan
- Michigan Medicine- Brighton Center for Specialty CareBrighton, Michigan