Physical Activity Digital Volunteer - Optimi Health Smartphone App Pilot

We're looking for people who meet the following criteria to pilot our smartphone app:

• 30 - 50 years old
• Knee arthritis
• Possess a smart phone
• Take part in some form of physical activity (although not essential)

The pilot will involve:

• Downloading the optimi app and engaging in an 8 week knee OA self management programme
• 4 short phone calls to help us understand their experience and how we can evolve the app to meet their needs
• 4 very short questionnaires to provide us with feedback during the pilot
• The app will be evolved throughout the pilot in line with the feedback provided, so individuals will be able to see the impact of their thoughts and suggestions

What does the role involve?

You would be:

• Asked to give some time each week (approx. 1 hour)
• Expected to download the optimi app and engaging in an 8 week knee osteoarthritis self-management programme - participate in 4 short phone calls to help us understand your experience and how we can evolve the app to meet your needs - undertake 4 very short questionnaires to provide us with feedback during the pilot - the app will be evolved throughout the pilot in line with the feedback provided, so you will be able to see the impact of your thoughts and suggestions

The area of our work you would be involved with is:

• Developing digital services and new technologies

Skills

• Comfortable to challenge us
• IT literacy / confident in using IT

In this role you would be expected to uphold the following:

• Interested in meeting and talking to people - over the phone and online

Practical Considerations - You will need:

• Access to a computer / laptop /smartphone
• Access to the internet
• Access to a phone