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ArticleJMIR formative research2021

Professionals' and Students' Perceived Needs for an Online Supportive Application for Reducing School Absence and Stimulating Reintegration: Concept Mapping Study.

Mariette H H Hoogsteder, Linda N Douma, Charlotte G A Eskens, Renske L Berendsen, Yvonne T M Vanneste, Frederieke G Schaafsma

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6 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Mariette H H HoogstederDepartment of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centers (UMC), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4087-5891
Linda N DoumaDepartment of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centers (UMC), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3633-3547
Charlotte G A EskensDe Zorgcirkel, Purmerend, Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0475-2018
Renske L BerendsenKsyos Telemedical Centre, Amstelveen, Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2348-332X
Yvonne T M VannesteDutch Knowledge and Innovation Centre Youth and Health (NCJ), Utrecht, Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1273-7854
Frederieke G SchaafsmaDepartment of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam University Medical Centers (UMC), Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5827-7000
Amsterdam University Medical Centers · NLKSYOS TeleMedical Centre · NLNetherlands Youth Institute · NL

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundTo limit students' medical absenteeism and premature school dropout in the Netherlands, the Medical Advice for Sick-reported Students (MASS) intervention was developed to enhance collaboration between students, parents, school, and health care professionals. MASS reduces medical absenteeism. However, it does not yet optimally support professionals in monitoring students nor automatically stimulating students' autonomy regarding their situation.

objectiveThis study aimed to identify professionals' and students' perceived need for an online supportive application to monitor and reduce absenteeism and stimulate student autonomy and school reintegration.

methodsConcept mapping sessions were held with professionals (n=23) and secondary school students (n=27) in group meetings or online to identify their perspectives and needs. Multidimensional scaling and hierarchical clustering were done with Ariadne 3.0 software. The resulting concept maps were reclustered and interpreted by 4 researchers.

resultsThree heterogeneous groups of professionals generated 17 clusters (135 unique statements), with a mean importance rating ranging from 2.9 to 4.6 on a Likert scale with scores ranging from 1 to 5. Three heterogeneous groups of secondary school students generated 18 clusters (95 unique statements), with a mean importance rating ranging from 3.2 to 4.6. Professionals considered as most important the following: easily accessible contact with students; supporting, motivating, and rewarding students; monitoring absent students; providing information to students and their parents; exchanging information between professionals. Students considered as most important the following: better teacher-student communication and respect; communication between school professionals on the one hand and parents, other professionals, and students on the other hand; guidance in missed learning materials and tests. Students perceived an online format for support as the obvious option.

conclusionsBoth professionals and students were positive about an online application to support students in dealing with medical absenteeism, especially considering the need for better and easily accessible contact between students and professionals. An eHealth or mobile health (mHealth) application addressing these aspects could stimulate student autonomy and have positive effects on medical absenteeism.

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concept mappingeHealthmedical absenteeismmHealthmobile healthschools, health occupationssecondary educationstudentsyouth health physicians

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