Trial reportJournal of medical Internet research2018
A Mobile Health App-Based Postnatal Educational Program (Home-but not Alone): Descriptive Qualitative Study.
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29 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Patients' Perceptions of mHealth Apps: Meta-Ethnographic Review of Qualitative Studies.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2019Pooled it
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- Mothers prefer a hybrid model of postpartum care: a pilot mixed method study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2024Article
- Examining the Perceptions of mHealth on Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Postpartum Health for Black Women: A Scoping Review.Health promotion practice · 2024Article
- Parents' Perceptions of Their Parenting Journeys and a Mobile App Intervention (Parentbot-A Digital Healthcare Assistant): Qualitative Process Evaluation.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Article
- Exploring Maternal and Infant Health App Development and Effectiveness Research: Scoping Review.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2024Article
- Maternal Perspectives on and Preferences for an Enhanced Neonatal Jaundice Education Program: An Evaluation Using the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research.Patient preference and adherence · 2024Article
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- Patient engagement practice within perinatal eHealth: A scoping review.Nursing open · 2023Article
- Digital solutions to follow up on discharged new parents-A systematic literature review.PLOS digital health · 2023Article
- Factors that influence the uptake of postnatal care from the perspective of fathers, partners and other family members: a qualitative evidence synthesis.BMJ global health · 2023Review
- Exploring the Acceptability, Feasibility, and Effectiveness of a Digital Parenting Program to Improve Parental Well-being After the Christchurch Earthquakes: Cluster-Randomized Trial.JMIR formative research · 2023Article
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- Mobile applications as a strategy to support parents in the care of newborns: a scoping review.Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da U S P · 2023Article
- Mothers' experiences with mHealth intervention for postnatal care utilisation in Nigeria: a qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
- Identifying the content, functionalities, and features of a mobile application for contact lens wearers.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2022Article
- Understanding the Needs of a Mobile Phone-Based Telemonitoring Program for Pregnant Women at High Risk for Pre-Eclampsia: Interpretive Qualitative Description Study.JMIR formative research · 2022Article
- Development of a Supportive Parenting App to Improve Parent and Infant Outcomes in the Perinatal Period: Development Study.Journal of medical Internet research · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe postnatal period poses numerous challenges for new parents. Various educational programs are available to support new parents during this stressful period. However, the usefulness of educational programs must be evaluated to ascertain their credibility.
objectiveThe aim of this descriptive, qualitative study was to explore the views of parents of newborns with regard to the content and delivery of a mobile health (mHealth) app-based postnatal educational program.
methodsA qualitative semistructured interview guide was used to collect data from 17 participants who belonged to the intervention group of a randomized controlled trial. The intervention, a 4-week-long access to a mHealth app-based educational program, was evaluated. The interviews were conducted in English and at the participants' homes. Thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research checklist was used to report the findings.
resultsThe interviews revealed 4 main themes: (1) positive features of the mHealth app, (2) advice from midwives, (3) experiences gained from using the mHealth app, and (4) recommendations for the future. The participants evaluated the educational program to be a good source of information that was tailored to the local context. The different modes of delivery, including audio and video, accentuated the accessibility of information. The parents evaluated that the facilitator of the featured communication platform, a midwife, provided trustworthy advice. Belongingness to a virtual community beyond the hospital endowed the parents the confidence that they were not alone and were supported by other parents and health care professionals.
conclusionsAccording to the parents, the mHealth app-based educational program was helpful in supporting a multi-ethnic sample of parents during the postnatal period. This insight indicates that the program could be implemented in a wide community of parents in the postnatal period. The helpfulness of the educational program is a testament of the potential benefits of using telemedicine among new parents postnatally. Resources can also be dedicated toward extending the duration of access to the app beyond 1 month and developing relevant content for parents across the perinatal period.
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