ReviewComputer methods and programs in biomedicine2020
Mobile health applications for postnatal care: Review and analysis of functionalities and technical features.
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- Exploring Maternal and Infant Health App Development and Effectiveness Research: Scoping Review.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2024Article
- Features, Design, and Adherence to Evidence-Based Behavioral Parenting Principles in Commercial mHealth Parenting Apps: Systematic Review.JMIR pediatrics and parenting · 2023Article
- Maternity Blues: A Narrative Review.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Review
- Exploring the Needs and Expectations of Expectant and New Parents for an mHealth Application to Support the First 1000 Days of Life: Steps toward a Co-Design Approach.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2023Article
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- Mothers' experiences with mHealth intervention for postnatal care utilisation in Nigeria: a qualitative study.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2022Article
- Exploring Saudi Individuals' Perspectives and Needs to Design a Hypertension Management Mobile Technology Solution: Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Mobile health application for Thai women: investigation and model.BMC medical informatics and decision making · 2022Article
- Data handling practices and commercial features of apps related to children: a scoping review of content analyses.Archives of disease in childhood · 2022Article
- Mobile health applications for pregnancy in Iran: Current state investigation.Journal of education and health promotion · 2022Article
- A Comparison of Functional Features of Chinese and US Mobile Apps for Pregnancy and Postnatal Care: A Systematic App Store Search and Content Analysis.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundProviding a continuum of care from antenatal, childbirth and postnatal period results in reduced maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. Timely, high quality postnatal care is crucial for maximizing maternal and newborn health. In this vein, the use of postnatal mobile applications constitutes a promising strategy.
methodsA Systematic Literature Review (SLR) protocol was adopted to perform the selection, data extraction and functional evaluation of the available postnatal apps on iOS and Android platforms. The analysis of the functionalities and technical features of the apps selected was performed according to a 37-items assessment questionnaire developed on the basis of the scientific literature of postnatal care and a preliminary analysis of available postnatal apps
resultsA total of 48 postnatal apps were retrieved from the app repositories of the iOS and Android platforms. The results of the functional content analysis show that the postnatal apps selected relatively achieved low scores owing to the complexity and the ramification of the postnatal care.
conclusionsThe present study helps in identifying areas related to the postnatal care that require further endeavors to be properly addressed. It also provides directions for developers to leverage the advancement and innovation on mobile technology to build complete and well-suited postnatal apps.
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