Open Source Web Application (HealthTest) for Emotional Health and Wellness Management in University Students: Development and Usability Study
Abstract BackgroundEmotional health plays a fundamental role in quality of life, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased stress and anxiety, especially among children and young people. ObjectiveThis study aimed to focus on the early identifica...
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Abstract
BackgroundEmotional health plays a fundamental role in quality of life, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased stress and anxiety, especially among children and young people.
ObjectiveThis study aimed to focus on the early identification of emotional processes that affect individuals’ well-being and their effective management.
MethodsThe open-source web app HealthTest was developed to help users understand and manage their emotions through tests focused on aspects such as stress, anxiety, and depression. The Open Source Scrum (OSCRUM) framework was used to optimize collaboration and effectively achieve objectives.
ResultsHealthTest has established itself as a valuable tool for mental health professionals by gathering data from seventh-semester software engineering students and external users. It identifies trends in stress, anxiety, and depression through user self-assessments. In addition, it provides meditation and relaxation resources designed to support users in managing their emotional well-being.
ConclusionsThis study promotes accessibility to self-care and health care tools. HealthTest reaffirms its commitment to benefiting both mental health professionals and patients, providing an effective avenue for controlling and improving emotional well-being. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-73b213ecae674510b4732c357d522a1e2025-08-20T03:07:10ZengJMIR PublicationsOnline Journal of Public Health Informatics1947-25792025-08-0117e69413e6941310.2196/69413Open Source Web Application (HealthTest) for Emotional Health and Wellness Management in University Students: Development and Usability StudyLucrecia Llerenahttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-4562-6723Daisy Nata Castrohttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-1193-9908Nancy Rodriguezhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-0861-4352Donald Silva Sánchezhttp://orcid.org/0000-0001-8483-0957 Abstract BackgroundEmotional health plays a fundamental role in quality of life, particularly after the COVID-19 pandemic, which has increased stress and anxiety, especially among children and young people. ObjectiveThis study aimed to focus on the early identification of emotional processes that affect individuals’ well-being and their effective management. MethodsThe open-source web app HealthTest was developed to help users understand and manage their emotions through tests focused on aspects such as stress, anxiety, and depression. The Open Source Scrum (OSCRUM) framework was used to optimize collaboration and effectively achieve objectives. ResultsHealthTest has established itself as a valuable tool for mental health professionals by gathering data from seventh-semester software engineering students and external users. It identifies trends in stress, anxiety, and depression through user self-assessments. In addition, it provides meditation and relaxation resources designed to support users in managing their emotional well-being. ConclusionsThis study promotes accessibility to self-care and health care tools. HealthTest reaffirms its commitment to benefiting both mental health professionals and patients, providing an effective avenue for controlling and improving emotional well-being.https://ojphi.jmir.org/2025/1/e69413 |
| spellingShingle | Lucrecia Llerena Daisy Nata Castro Nancy Rodriguez Donald Silva Sánchez Open Source Web Application (HealthTest) for Emotional Health and Wellness Management in University Students: Development and Usability Study Online Journal of Public Health Informatics |
| title | Open Source Web Application (HealthTest) for Emotional Health and Wellness Management in University Students: Development and Usability Study |
| title_full | Open Source Web Application (HealthTest) for Emotional Health and Wellness Management in University Students: Development and Usability Study |
| title_fullStr | Open Source Web Application (HealthTest) for Emotional Health and Wellness Management in University Students: Development and Usability Study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Open Source Web Application (HealthTest) for Emotional Health and Wellness Management in University Students: Development and Usability Study |
| title_short | Open Source Web Application (HealthTest) for Emotional Health and Wellness Management in University Students: Development and Usability Study |
| title_sort | open source web application healthtest for emotional health and wellness management in university students development and usability study |
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