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ArticleJMIR pediatrics and parenting2025

Understanding the Implications of mHealth Technology in Collaborative Care Programs and Its Role in Supporting Postpartum Care: Qualitative Interview Study of the Baby2Home Intervention Using the Parallel Journeys Framework.

Chryselle Rego, Joshua E Santiago, Emily S Miller, Craig F Garfield, Jacqueline Gollan, Kathleen O'Sullivan, Dinah Williams, Enid Montague, Young Seok Lee

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Chryselle RegoJarvis College of Computing and Digital Media, DePaul University, Chicago, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5834-8845
Joshua E SantiagoThe Center for Health and Social Sciences, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1915-7281
Emily S MillerDivision of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9927-1043
Craig F GarfieldFeinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6512-6005
Jacqueline GollanFeinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2315-4347
Kathleen O'SullivanFeinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1237-8192
Dinah WilliamsDivision of Maternal Fetal Medicine, The Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9029-712X
Enid MontagueIndustrial Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0005-7387-4248
Young Seok LeeFeinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4742-560X

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Abstract

backgroundThe postpartum period represents a critical period for both birthing and nonbirthing parents due to mental health concerns and new caregiving demands. Collaborative care models aim to address these needs, but postpartum care remains fragmented, lacking continuity and holistic support. Baby2Home (B2H) is a digital intervention rooted in the collaborative care model, specifically designed to support parents through their transition into parenthood by addressing their physical, emotional, and psychosocial needs. This intervention seeks to close the gaps left by traditional care models by providing continuous, organized, and accessible support throughout the postpartum period. In our qualitative study of the B2H intervention, we reference the parallel journeys framework and use it as a part of our analysis to evaluate whether mobile health (mHealth) technology addresses the holistic needs (postpartum and psychosocial) of new parents.

objectiveWe aimed to assess how the B2H app supports the holistic needs of new parents and addresses care gaps identified in traditional postpartum services.

methodsWe conducted semistructured interviews with 20 birthing and nonbirthing parents selected through purposive sampling based on their app use. Data were analyzed using the postpartum parallel journeys framework and inductive coding.

resultsOur findings demonstrate the comprehensive impact of the B2H intervention in addressing both the physical and psychosocial needs of new parents. B2H supported postpartum care by helping parents navigate uncertainties, enhancing health care provider-parent communication, promoting self-care, and increasing parental self-efficacy. Psychosocial support included symptom identification, timely care manager assessments, coordinated treatment, and transition resources. The app also addressed care gaps by promoting inclusivity for nonbirthing parents, bridging screening and treatment, supporting real-time treatment navigation, and ensuring continuity of care.

conclusionsWe demonstrate that the use of mHealth technology such as the B2H app can effectively support the multifaceted needs of new parents during their postpartum care period. By applying the parallel journeys framework, the research also identifies gaps in care that are addressed by the B2H app, presenting unique opportunities for future development and research.

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Baby2Home interventioncollaborative care programsmental healthmHealthmobile healthpostpartum care

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