ArticleBMC medical informatics and decision making2024
A national platform for advancing self-care processes for the most common illnesses and conditions: designing, evaluating, and implementing.
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- Forty Years of Primary Health Care (PHC) in Iran: Achievements, Lessons and Future Directions.Medical journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundEffective self-care practices are crucial for maintaining health and well-being, as inadequate self-care can lead to increased health risks and decreased overall quality of life. To address these issues, one promising approach involves leveraging progressive web app (PWA) platforms to educate and empower individuals with necessary self-care services. This study aims to design, implement, and evaluate a national self-care PWA platform, aiming to enhance accessibility and effectiveness in promoting health and self-care practices. The platform designed to improve self-care processes can be utilized by mothers, children, adolescents, youth, adults, and patients with emotional and mental disorders.
methodsThis study was conducted in three phases. In the first phase, during 35 meetings with 19 health care providers including physicians and another group of professionals, the most common illnesses and conditions that require self-care were identified. Platform capabilities were then assessed based on stakeholder opinions. Subsequently, during 15 meetings 19 health care providers identified a comprehensive list of conditions benefiting from dedicated decision aids to enhance individuals' self-care processes. In the second phase, a progressive web app platform was designed based on these common illnesses and conditions and capabilities and subsequently evaluated. To usability evaluation the platform, 26 evaluators utilized the system for two weeks. The QUIS 5.5 questionnaire was employed for evaluation, and the results were analyzed using SPSS 23. In the final phase, the system was implemented at the Smart University of Medical Sciences (SMUMS), affiliated with the Ministry of Health and Medical Education in Iran.
resultsBased on the most common illnesses and conditions (n = 87) and identified capabilities, the national self-care platform was designed with eight sections catering to 'Maternal and child health services,' 'Mothers,' 'Infants,' 'Teenagers,' 'Adults,' 'Elderly,' 'Health of All Age Groups,' 'Patients with Mental and Emotional Health Disorders,' and 'General Information' for user education. Furthermore, the platform features 54 decision aids (DA), teleconsultation services, and a self-care magazine (Access link: https://khodmoragheb.ir/ ). These features were integrated to provide comprehensive support and resources for self-care. A mean exceeding 7 was attained across all evaluated dimensions, indicating that evaluators generally agreed the platform performed well.
conclusionThe designed national self-care platform offers a promising solution for managing healthcare challenges. This innovative approach addresses the specific needs of individuals and extends its reach to Persian-speaking patients worldwide, fostering a global impact. By embracing self-care practices on an international scale, this platform contributes to a more inclusive and accessible healthcare landscape for individuals in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and beyond.
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