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ArticleJMIR formative research2020

Mutual-Aid Mobile App for Emergency Care: Feasibility Study.

Shuo-Chen Chien, Md Mohaimenul Islam, Chen-An Yeh, Po-Han Chien, Chun You Chen, Yen-Po Chin, Ming-Chin Lin

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Shuo-Chen ChienGraduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4507-8445
Md Mohaimenul IslamGraduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6026-2748
Chen-An YehSchool of Health Care Administration, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6478-093X
Po-Han ChienBusiness Administration, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6278-7553
Chun You ChenSchool of Health Care Administration, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8772-265X
Yen-Po ChinGraduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8659-4046
Ming-Chin Lin *Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9624-9705

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Abstract

backgroundImproving the quality of patient care through the use of mobile devices is one of the hot topics in the health care field. In unwanted situations like an accident, ambulances and rescuers often require a certain amount of time to arrive at the scene. Providing immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to patients might improve survival.

objectiveThe primary objective of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of an emergency and mutual-aid app model in Taiwan and to provide a reference for government policy.

methodsA structured questionnaire was developed as a research tool. All questionnaires were designed according to the technology acceptance model, and a Likert scale was used to measure the degree of agreement or disagreement. Moreover, in-depth interviews were conducted with six experts from medical, legal, and mobile app departments. Each expert was interviewed once to discuss feasible countermeasures and suggestions. Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS version 19; IBM Corp, Armonk, New York) was used to perform all statistical analyses, including descriptive statistics, independent sample t-tests, variance analysis, and Pearson correlation analysis.

resultsWe conducted this study between October 20, 2017, and November 10, 2017, at the Taipei Medical University Hospital. Questionnaires were distributed to medical personnel, visiting guests, family members, and volunteers. A total of 113 valid questionnaires were finally obtained after the exclusion of incomplete questionnaires. Cronbach α values for self-efficacy (perceived ease of use), use attitude (perceived usefulness), and use willingness and frequency were above .85, meeting the criterion of greater than .70. We observed that the reliability of each subquestion was acceptable and the values for use attitude (perceive usefulness) and use willingness and frequency were more than .90.

conclusionsThe findings suggest that perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness of the app model affect use willingness. However, perceived usefulness had an intermediary influence on use willingness. Experts in law, medical, and technology fields consider that an emergency and mutual-aid model can be implemented in Taiwan. Along with the development of an emergency and mutual-aid app model, we recommend an increase in the number of automated external defibrillators per region and promotion of correct knowledge about CPR in order to decrease morbidity and mortality.

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cardiopulmonary resuscitationemergency caremobile apptechnology acceptance model

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