Qualitative Assessment of the Feasibility, Usability, and Acceptability of a Mobile Client Data App for Community-Based Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Care in Rural Ghana
Joint Authors
Rothstein, Jessica D.
Jennings, Larissa
Moorthy, Anitha
Yang, Fan
Gee, Lisa
Romano, Karen
Hutchful, David
Labrique, Alain B.
LeFevre, Amnesty E.
Source
International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-14, 14 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
14
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Mobile phone applications may enhance the delivery of critical health services and the accuracy of health service data.
Yet, the opinions and experiences of frontline health workers on using mobile apps to track pregnant and recently delivered women are underreported.
This evaluation qualitatively assessed the feasibility, usability, and acceptability of a mobile Client Data App for maternal, neonatal, and child client data management by community health nurses (CHNs) in rural Ghana.
The mobile app enabled CHNs to enter, summarize, and query client data.
It also sent visit reminders for clients and provided a mechanism to report level of care to district officers.
Fourteen interviews and two focus groups with CHNs, midwives, and district health officers were conducted, coded, and thematically analyzed.
Results indicated that the app was easily integrated into care, improved CHN productivity, and was acceptable due to its capacity to facilitate client follow-up, data reporting, and decision-making.
However, the feasibility and usability of the app were hindered by high client volumes, staff shortages, and software and device challenges.
Successful integration of mobile client data apps for frontline health workers in rural and resource-poor settings requires real-time monitoring, program investments, and targeted changes in human resources.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rothstein, Jessica D.& Jennings, Larissa& Moorthy, Anitha& Yang, Fan& Gee, Lisa& Romano, Karen…[et al.]. 2016. Qualitative Assessment of the Feasibility, Usability, and Acceptability of a Mobile Client Data App for Community-Based Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Care in Rural Ghana. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107083
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rothstein, Jessica D.…[et al.]. Qualitative Assessment of the Feasibility, Usability, and Acceptability of a Mobile Client Data App for Community-Based Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Care in Rural Ghana. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107083
American Medical Association (AMA)
Rothstein, Jessica D.& Jennings, Larissa& Moorthy, Anitha& Yang, Fan& Gee, Lisa& Romano, Karen…[et al.]. Qualitative Assessment of the Feasibility, Usability, and Acceptability of a Mobile Client Data App for Community-Based Maternal, Neonatal, and Child Care in Rural Ghana. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-14.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1107083
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1107083