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Dissemination of Best Practices in Preterm Care Through a Novel Mobile Phone-Based Interactive e-Learning Platform. Indian J Pediatr 2021; 88:1068-1074. [PMID: 33682022 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-021-03689-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe an innovative interactive e-learning method to disseminate knowledge to larger group of participants over a wide geographical area. METHODS The course material included standard training tool "Best Practices in Preterm Care," hosted on Telegram, a cloud-based instant messaging platform. The participants were enrolled in the group created on Telegram by the facilitators and included in-service nurses from India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and UAE. They were mentored by 62 facilitators over 10 wk. Content of each module was loaded every week on two specific days. Mentors specified for that week facilitated learning through discussions. There was a live session every week to address any additional queries and to summarize the key messages of the week. Each week ended with weekly assessments through quiz. RESULTS In this course, 4623 nursing professionals from India and Southeast Asian Region involved in providing neonatal care, participated. There were 9939 posts with an average of 126 posts per day. Majority of the participants felt that the topics were relevant (~95%) and they were comfortable in asking questions and could clarify their doubts (~90%). Majority rated their overall experience as very good to excellent (~98%). CONCLUSIONS Interactive e-learning using the current approach if channelized optimally seems to be acceptable and feasible method to reach wide geographical area. This, however, needs local champions ready to mentor their own health professionals with context-specific guidance.
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Montgomery A, Chang HCR, Ho MH, Smerdely P, Traynor V. The use and effect of OSCES in post-registration nurses: An integrative review. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2021; 100:104845. [PMID: 33721715 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2021.104845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Revised: 02/08/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2021] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) have been used in the undergraduate medical setting since the 1970s, however little is known about its use and effectiveness in post-registration nurse education. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this review was to critically analyse studies using OSCEs in post-registration nurse education and to explore the use and effectiveness of OSCEs in this cohort. DESIGN This review was conducted using the Whittemore and Knafl's framework for integrated reviews. DATA SOURCES Using the search terms OSCE OR OSCA OR objective structured clinical examination AND nursing NOT undergraduate, a comprehensive review was conducted using CINHAL and MEDLINE. METHODS The initial search located 173 studies. After screening and checking eligibility 19 studies were critically appraised. The final number of studies included in this review was 16. RESULTS Three themes were generated: (i) Application of OSCEs in post-registration level nursing (ii) OSCEs more than an exam: Learning enhancements and (iii) Participant perceived impact of OSCEs. CONCLUSION OSCEs for post-registration nurses have evolved from the original OSCE design and have been adapted to a wide range of clinical settings and specialities. OSCEs were recognized as a valuable learning and assessment tool across the world for post-registration nurses. OSCEs offered strengths in terms of learner satisfaction and increased self-efficacy for this cohort. There was limited evidence supporting the effects of OSCEs within post-registration nursing education in comparison with other educational tools. Further research is needed to explore whether the knowledge gained in OSCEs is translated into clinical practice and whether simulation-based education is more effective in achieving enhanced knowledge compared to traditional-based education. Future research is required using RCT methods to compare the impact of OSCE to traditional-based education.
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- Amy Montgomery
- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Australia; Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI), Australia; Aged Care Department, St. George Hospital, NSW Health, Kogarah, Australia; St. George and Sutherland Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Australia; Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI), Australia.
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Australia; Department of Nursing, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Australia; Aged Care Department, St. George Hospital, NSW Health, Kogarah, Australia; School of Public Health & Community Medicine, University of New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health, University of Wollongong, Australia; Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI), Australia
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Chawla D, Thukral A, Kumar P, Deorari A. Harnessing mobile technology to deliver evidence-based maternal-infant care. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2021; 26:101206. [PMID: 33612418 DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2021.101206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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mHealth, the use of wireless and portable communication technology to improve the health status of the population, has seen widespread adoption in low- and middle-income countries. It has been used to increase awareness and knowledge of healthcare, to collect health-related data, to deliver healthcare information such as results of investigations or appointment reminders, to aid decision-making by healthcare providers, and to improve communication between various stakeholders of the health system. Developing countries face an immense challenge of periodically updating the professional knowledge of their huge pool of community and facility level healthcare workers. Nearly universal possession of mobile phones, low-cost internet data, and high growth rate of smartphones has facilitated the use of mHealth in delivering evidence-based guidelines and decision-aids to frontline healthcare workers. This review describes the current evidence on the use of mHealth educational interventions targeting maternal and neonatal healthcare providers in low- and middle-income countries. Recent efforts of the National Neonatology Forum of India in integration of mHealth for development and dissemination of clinical practice guidelines are also presented.
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- Deepak Chawla
- Department of Neonatology, Government Medical College Hospital, Chandigarh, India.
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- Divison of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- Divison of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Divison of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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Chen B, Wang Y, Xiao L, Xu C, Shen Y, Qin Q, Li C, Chen F, Leng Y, Yang T, Sun Z. Effects of mobile learning for nursing students in clinical education: A meta-analysis. NURSE EDUCATION TODAY 2021; 97:104706. [PMID: 33360012 DOI: 10.1016/j.nedt.2020.104706] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2020] [Revised: 10/17/2020] [Accepted: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The objective of this meta-analysis was to assess the effects of mobile learning for nursing students in clinical nursing education. Five electronic databases including PubMed, CINAHL, EMBASE, the Cochrane library and Web of Science were searched for English language articles published on or before February 10, 2020. Two reviewers retrieved articles, evaluated quality and extracted data independently. Review Manager (RevMan) version 5.3 software was used to perform meta-analysis. A total of 9 studies including 580 nursing students receiving clinical nursing education met the inclusion criteria. The mobile learning intervention led to significant improvements in nursing students' skills (SMD = 1.22, 95% CI [0.29, 2.14], P = 0.009), knowledge (SMD = 0.43, 95% CI [0.11, 0.76], P = 0.009), satisfaction (SMD = 0.31, 95% CI [0.05, 0.56], P = 0.020), and confidence (SMD = 0.4, 95% CI [0.16, 0.63], P < 0.001) compared with the control group. Due to differences in experimental design among studies and limited data availability, we cautiously conclude that mobile learning has a beneficial effect on clinical nursing education for nursing students compared with conventional methods.
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- Bin Chen
- Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China; School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Department of Nursing, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China
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- School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR China.
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Perlman JM, Velaphi S, Massawe A, Clarke R, Merali HS, Ersdal H. Achieving Country-Wide Scale for Helping Babies Breathe and Helping Babies Survive. Pediatrics 2020; 146:S194-S207. [PMID: 33004641 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2020-016915k] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Helping Babies Breathe (HBB) was piloted in 2009 as a program targeted to reduce neonatal mortality (NM). The program has morphed into a suite of programs termed Helping Babies Survive that includes Essential Care for Every Baby. Since 2010, the HBB and Helping Babies Survive training programs have been taught to >850 000 providers in 80 countries. Initial HBB training is associated with a significant improvement in knowledge and skills. However, at refresher training, there is a knowledge-skill gap evident, with a falloff in skills. Accumulating evidence supports the role for frequent refresher resuscitation training in facilitating skills retention. Beyond skill acquisition, HBB has been associated with a significant reduction in early NM (<24 hours) and fresh stillbirth rates. To evaluate the large-scale impact of the growth of skilled birth attendants, we analyzed NM rates in sub-Saharan Africa (n = 11) and Nepal (as areas of growing HBB implementation). All have revealed a consistent reduction in NM at 28 days between 2009 and 2018; a mean reduction of 5.34%. The number of skilled birth attendants, an indirect measure of HBB sustained rollout, reveals significant correlation with NM, fresh stillbirth, and perinatal mortality rates, highlighting HBB's success and the need for continued efforts to train frontline providers. A novel live newborn resuscitation trainer as well as a novel app (HBB Prompt) have been developed, increasing knowledge and skills while providing simulation-based repeated practice. Ongoing challenges in sustaining resources (financial and other) for newborn programming emphasize the need for innovative implementation strategies and training tools.
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- Jeffrey M Perlman
- Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian Komansky Children's Hospital, New York, New York;
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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- Maternal and Newborn Care, Latter-day Saint Charities Affiliate Faculty and Department of Public Health, College of Life Sciences, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
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- Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, McMaster Children's Hospital, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada; and
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- Critical Care and Anaesthesiology Research Group, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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Aldiania Carlos Balbino, Silva ANS, Queiroz MVO. El impacto de las tecnologías educativas en la formación de profesionales a cargo de la atención neonatal. REVISTA CUIDARTE 2020. [DOI: 10.15649/cuidarte.954] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introducción: Se observa el avance existente en la producción de tecnologías educativas para facilitar el aprendizaje, la formación y la solución a las necesidades que surgen del proceso de trabajo de los profesionales que prestan servicios en las unidades neonatales. Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto de las tecnologías educativas utilizadas en la formación de profesionales a cargo de la atención neonatal. Materiales y métodos: Se llevó a cabo una revisión integradora de la literatura en PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, ScienceDirect y LILACS en el periodo entre agosto y septiembre de 2017. Se cruzaron los descriptores de aplicaciones móviles “personal de salud, niños, recién nacidos, multimedia, aprendizaje, salud móvil, aplicaciones, neonatos y educación sanitaria” y se analizaron 12 artículos en total. Resultados: En los estudios se utilizaron diferentes tecnologías de enseñanza, desde las metodologías tradicionales hasta las metodologías activas, con la exposición de materiales educativos impresos junto con las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación. La mayoría de los estudios mostraron una mejora en el conocimiento, las habilidades y el cumplimiento de las directrices relacionadas con el cuidado crítico del recién nacido. Discusión: Las tecnologías educativas de corta y mediana duración que se emplearon para la atención neonatal permitieron ampliar los conocimientos y las habilidades profesionales. Las tecnologías impresas favorecieron el desarrollo de un enfoque comunicativo horizontal, lo que repercutió en el empoderamiento y la autonomía de los participantes. Los dispositivos móviles, por su parte, brindaron un apoyo inmediato al cuidador mediante el acceso a una gran diversidad de contenidos educativos desde cualquier lugar, lo que ayudó a aclarar las dudas relacionadas con la aplicación de procedimientos. Conclusión: Las tecnologías educativas utilizadas en la formación de los profesionales se encuentran diversificadas y son aplicables en diferentes escenarios de la atención neonatal, lo que repercute en el aprendizaje y los resultados en materia de salud del recién nacido
Como citar este artículo: Balbino, Aldiania Carlos; Silva, Amanda Newle Sousa; Queiroz, Maria Veraci Oliveira. O impacto das tecnologias educacionais no ensino de profissionais para o cuidado neonatal. Revista Cuidarte. 2020; 11(2): e954. http://dx.doi.org/10.15649/cuidarte.954
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Shridhar G, Pandey A, Karmani S. Evaluation of a multimodal teaching method on essential newborn care among health providers at a tertiary care hospital. Med J Armed Forces India 2019; 75:303-307. [PMID: 31388234 DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2018.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2017] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Background There is an unmet need for in-service training of health providers for essential new-born care. This study evaluated the ability of a multi-modal training workshop on new-born care to improve the knowledge and skills of health providers. Methods This was an intervention based pre-and post-study on 54 students who attended a two-day workshop on essential new-born care. The teaching used self-directed learning, demonstration, videos, webinars, podcasts, group discussion, role-play and individual feedback. Knowledge was assessed by a set of 25 peer-reviewed multiple-choice questions (MCQs), both pre-and post-test and skills by 3 peer-reviewed and validated objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) stations in the post-test period. Follow-up assessment after 10 months was also done for 30 students. Results There was a significant improvement in the knowledge scores on MCQs after the workshop [16.65 ± 1.84 vs 12 ± 2.98, mean difference 4.65, 95%CI (3.85 to 5.44); p value < 0.0001]. The skill scores assessed by the OSCE were 92.35%, 83.50% and 78.86% of the expected scores respectively with a composite OSCE stations score of 83.90% of the expected score (100%). Follow-up assessment after 10 months showed a significant decline in knowledge scores, though skill scores were retained. Conclusion An essential new-born care workshop using multi-modal teaching methods resulted in an improvement in knowledge and skill scores among a diverse mix of nurses and doctors. This model of learning was acceptable and can be adapted for future training of health providers. There is a need for regular refresher training to maintain knowledge and skills.
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- G Shridhar
- Senior Adviser (Paediatrics) & Neonatologist, Command Hospital (Western Command), Chandimandir, India
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- Classified Specialist (Paediatrics), Command Hospital (Western Command), Chandimandir, India
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- Graded Specialist (Paediatrics), Military Hospital Dehradun, India
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Alcântara CMD, Silva ANS, Pinheiro PNDC, Queiroz MVO. Digital technologies for promotion of healthy eating habits in teenagers. Rev Bras Enferm 2019; 72:513-520. [PMID: 31017217 DOI: 10.1590/0034-7167-2018-0352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2018] [Accepted: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Identify and analyze the scientific literature on digital technologies for promotion of healthy eating habits in teenagers. METHOD Integrative review of articles published in English and Spanish, available in full on four databases. The descriptors used were (Adolescent health) OR (Teen health) AND (Healthy diet) OR (Healthy eating) AND (Educational technology) OR (Instructional technology), respectively, from which eight articles were selected. RESULTS Among the studies included, three were digital games; two web-based nutrition interventions; two using online programs to prevent obesity; and one nutritional advice using multimedia. They showed experiences of digital technology and its effects on knowledge improvement and/or behavior of participants when developing healthy eating habits. CONCLUSION Digital technologies are innovative tools present in the lives of teenagers, with the possibility of being used for education and promotion of healthy eating, contributing to the empowerment of the subject for his/her self-care.
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Lall P, Rees R, Law GCY, Dunleavy G, Cotič Ž, Car J. Influences on the Implementation of Mobile Learning for Medical and Nursing Education: Qualitative Systematic Review by the Digital Health Education Collaboration. J Med Internet Res 2019; 21:e12895. [PMID: 30816847 PMCID: PMC6416537 DOI: 10.2196/12895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2018] [Revised: 01/04/2019] [Accepted: 01/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background In the past 5 decades, digital education has increasingly been used in health professional education. Mobile learning (mLearning), an emerging form of educational technology using mobile devices, has been used to supplement learning outcomes through enabling conversations, sharing information and knowledge with other learners, and aiding support from peers and instructors regardless of geographic distance. Objective This review aimed to synthesize findings from qualitative or mixed-methods studies to provide insight into factors facilitating or hindering implementation of mLearning strategies for medical and nursing education. Methods A systematic search was conducted across a range of databases. Studies with the following criteria were selected: examined mLearning in medical and nursing education, employed a mixed-methods or qualitative approach, and published in English after 1994. Findings were synthesized using a framework approach. Results A total of 1946 citations were screened, resulting in 47 studies being selected for inclusion. Most studies evaluated pilot mLearning interventions. The synthesis identified views on valued aspects of mobile devices in terms of efficiency and personalization but concerns over vigilance and poor device functionality; emphasis on the social aspects of technology, especially in a clinical setting; the value of interaction learning for clinical practice; mLearning as a process, including learning how to use a device; and the importance of institutional infrastructure and policies. Conclusions The portability of mobile devices can enable interactions between learners and educational material, fellow learners, and educators in the health professions. However, devices need to be incorporated institutionally, and learners and educators need additional support to fully comprehend device or app functions. The strategic support of mLearning is likely to require procedural guidance for practice settings and device training and maintenance services on campus.
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- Priya Lall
- School of Geography, Queen Mary University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Evidence for Policy and Practice Information and Co-ordinating Centre, Social Science Research Unit, Department of Social Science, University College London Institute of Education, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Centre of Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Centre of Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore
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- Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Centre of Population Health Sciences, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, Singapore.,Faculty of Medicine, School of Public Health, Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
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Development and Evaluation of “Chronic Illness Care Smartphone Apps” on Nursing Students’ Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Learning Experience. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2018; 36:550-559. [DOI: 10.1097/cin.0000000000000447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Bassi A, John O, Praveen D, Maulik PK, Panda R, Jha V. Current Status and Future Directions of mHealth Interventions for Health System Strengthening in India: Systematic Review. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2018; 6:e11440. [PMID: 30368435 PMCID: PMC6229512 DOI: 10.2196/11440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2018] [Revised: 08/12/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background With the exponential increase in mobile phone users in India, a large number of public health initiatives are leveraging information technology and mobile devices for health care delivery. Given the considerable financial and human resources being invested in these initiatives, it is important to ascertain their role in strengthening health care systems. Objective We undertook this review to identify the published mobile health (mHealth) or telemedicine initiatives in India in terms of their current role in health systems strengthening. The review classifies these initiatives based on the disease areas, geographical distribution, and target users and assesses the quality of the available literature. Methods A search of the literature was done to identify mHealth or telemedicine articles published between January 1997 and June 2017 from India. The electronic bibliographic databases and registries searched included MEDLINE, EMBASE, Joanna Briggs Institute Database, and Clinical Trial Registry of India. The World Health Organization health system building block framework was used to categorize the published initiatives as per their role in the health system. Quality assessment of the selected articles was done using the Cochrane risk of bias assessment and National Institutes of Health, US tools. Results The combined search strategies yielded 2150 citations out of which 318 articles were included (primary research articles=125; reviews and system architectural, case studies, and opinion articles=193). A sharp increase was seen after 2012, driven primarily by noncommunicable disease–focused articles. Majority of the primary studies had their sites in the south Indian states, with no published articles from Jammu and Kashmir and north-eastern parts of India. Service delivery was the primary focus of 57.6% (72/125) of the selected articles. A majority of these articles had their focus on 1 (36.0%, 45/125) or 2 (45.6%, 57/125) domains of health system, most frequently service delivery and health workforce. Initiatives commonly used client education as a tool for improving the health system. More than 91.2% (114/125) of the studies, which lacked a sample size justification, had used convenience sampling. Methodological rigor of the selected trials (n=11) was assessed to be poor as majority of the studies had a high risk for bias in at least 2 categories. Conclusions In conclusion, mHealth initiatives are being increasingly tested to improve health care delivery in India. Our review highlights the poor quality of the current evidence base and an urgent need for focused research aimed at generating high-quality evidence on the efficacy, user acceptability, and cost-effectiveness of mHealth interventions aimed toward health systems strengthening. A pragmatic approach would be to include an implementation research component into the existing and proposed digital health initiatives to support the generation of evidence for health systems strengthening on strategically important outcomes.
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- Abhinav Bassi
- George Institute for Global Health, India, New Delhi, India
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- George Institute for Global Health, India, New Delhi, India.,University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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- University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,George Institute for Global Health, India, Hyderabad, India
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- George Institute for Global Health, India, New Delhi, India.,University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.,George Institute for Global Health, Oxford University, Oxford, United Kingdom
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- George Institute for Global Health, India, New Delhi, India
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- George Institute for Global Health, India, New Delhi, India.,University of Oxford, Oxford, United Kingdom
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The Effects of an Interactive Nursing Skills Mobile Application on Nursing Students' Knowledge, Self-efficacy, and Skills Performance: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Asian Nurs Res (Korean Soc Nurs Sci) 2018; 12:17-25. [PMID: 29463484 DOI: 10.1016/j.anr.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Revised: 12/15/2017] [Accepted: 01/02/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Clinical nursing practice is important because it helps nursing students experience realities of clinical nursing that cannot be learned through theoretical education. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of an interactive nursing skills mobile application for nursing students. METHODS Sixty-six senior nursing students were randomly assigned to experimental or control groups. The experimental group used an interactive nursing skills mobile application for 1 week. The control group was provided with a mobile application containing noninteractive nursing video contents for 1 week. Before (pre-test) and 1 week after (post-test) using the mobile application, participants' knowledge of clinical nursing skills, self-efficacy of nursing practice, and nursing skills performance were assessed. RESULTS The experimental group showed a significantly higher value for knowledge after 1 week of treatment via their mobile application than the control group (t = 3.34, p = .001). In addition, they showed significantly improved self-efficacy before and after intervention (t = 2.46, p = .017) than the control group. The experimental group's nursing skills performance was also significantly enhanced after intervention (t = 7.05, p < .001), with a significant difference in the degree of improvement (t = 4.47, p < .001). CONCLUSION The interactive learner-centered nursing education mobile application with systematic contents was an effective method for students to experience practical nursing skills. Developing and applying a mobile application with other nursing contents that can be effectively used across all range of nursing students is recommended.
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Chen H, Chai Y, Dong L, Niu W, Zhang P. Effectiveness and Appropriateness of mHealth Interventions for Maternal and Child Health: Systematic Review. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2018; 6:e7. [PMID: 29317380 PMCID: PMC5780618 DOI: 10.2196/mhealth.8998] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/20/2017] [Revised: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 10/29/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background The application of mobile health (mHealth) technology in reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) is increasing worldwide. However, best practice and the most effective mHealth interventions have not been reviewed systematically. Objective A systematic review and meta-analysis of studies of mHealth interventions for RMNCH around the world were conducted to investigate their characteristics as well as the features and effectiveness of mHealth interventions. Methods Studies of mHealth interventions for RMNCH between January 2011 and December 2016 were retrieved from 6 databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Global Health, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, VIP Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals, and Wanfang Data Knowledge Service Medium). Comparable studies were included in a random-effects meta-analysis for both exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) and antenatal checks (ANC). Descriptive analyses were conducted for mHealth studies with a range of study designs. Results Analyses of 245 studies were included, including 51 randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Results showed that there are increasing numbers of studies on mHealth interventions for RMNCH. Although 2 meta-analysis, one with 2 RCTs on EBF (odds ratio [OR] 2.03, 95% CI 1.34-3.08, I2=25%) and the other with 3 RCTs on ANC (OR 1.43, 95% CI 1.13-1.79, I2=78%), showed that mHealth interventions are more effective than usual care, almost half (43%) of RCTs showed negative or unclear results on mHealth interventions. Functions described in mHealth interventions were diverse, and the health stages covered were broad. However, single function or single stage appeared to be dominant among mHealth interventions compared with multiple functions or stages. Conclusions More rigorous evaluations are needed to draw consistent conclusions and to analyze mHealth products with multiple functions, especially those popular in the app markets.
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- Huan Chen
- The George Institute for Global Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- The George Institute for Global Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.,School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- The George Institute for Global Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.,School of Public Health, Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- School of Public Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
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- The George Institute for Global Health, Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China.,Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
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Apidi NA, Murugiah MK, Muthuveloo R, Soh YC, Caruso V, Patel R, Ming LC. Mobile Medical Applications for Dosage Recommendation, Drug Adverse Reaction, and Drug Interaction: Review and Comparison. Ther Innov Regul Sci 2017; 51:480-485. [DOI: 10.1177/2168479017696266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Correspondence. Indian Pediatr 2017; 54:63. [DOI: 10.1007/s13312-017-1002-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Prakash V, Thukral A, Sankar MJ, Agarwal RK, Paul VK, Deorari AK. Efficacy and acceptability of an "App on sick newborn care" in physicians from newborn units. BMC MEDICAL EDUCATION 2016; 16:84. [PMID: 26956397 PMCID: PMC4784326 DOI: 10.1186/s12909-016-0579-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2015] [Accepted: 02/03/2016] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND There has been an increased emphasis on institutional births, and thus an increasing clinical work load for health care professionals in the recent past. Hence, continuing education, training, ongoing supervision, and mentorship of health care professionals working in these health facilities with easy access to guidelines in a cost effective manner has become a challenging task. With the increased emphasis on institutional births, and an increasing clinical work load, continuing education and training of health care professional managing these health facilities, their ongoing supervision, mentorship, with ready availability of guidelines in a cost effective manner becomes imperative and is a challenging task. Training opportunities can be linked to mobile electronic devices and 'Apps' to improve the care of seriously ill newborn. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of an innovative point of care tool- Android based App- 'AIIMS-WHO CC STPs' on the knowledge, skill scores, and satisfaction among Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) physicians managing sick neonates. METHODS The baseline knowledge and skill scores of pediatricians working in SNCUs in the state of Tamil Nadu, India (n = 32) were assessed by 25 multiple choice questions (MCQs) and by five Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) skill stations. The training was conducted in a single-day workshop using the app on four modules followed by post-training assessment of knowledge and skill scores after 3 weeks using the same. The satisfaction was assessed by mixed method approach using Likert's scale and focus group discussion (FGD) after 3 weeks. RESULTS The mean knowledge scores [19.4 (2.6) vs. 10.7 (3.2); maximum marks (MM) 25, mean difference 8.7 (95 % CI 7.6 to 9.9)], and the composite mean skill scores [55.2 (5.8) and 42 (6.2), MM 75, mean difference 13.2 (95 % CI 10.4 to 15.9)] improved after training. The median (IQR) satisfaction score with the course was 4 (4 to 5) (Likert's scale). Focus group discussion revealed that the physicians were overall satisfied using the device. They expressed overall satisfaction on the teaching methodology using wall charts, simulators, and device. CONCLUSION Training SNCU physicians on Android based App- 'AIIMS-WHO CC STPs' improved their knowledge and skills. This app may have a potential role as a supplement to other modalities in training doctors for improving newborn care.
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- V Prakash
- Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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- Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India.
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