Article ; Online: An mHealth application for chronic vascular access: A multi-method evaluation.
2024 Volume 33, Issue 5, Page(s) 1762–1776
Abstract: Background: Healthcare consumers require diverse resources to assist their navigation of complex healthcare interactions, however, these resources need to be fit for purpose.: Aim: In this study, we evaluated the utility, usability and feasibility of ...
Abstract | Background: Healthcare consumers require diverse resources to assist their navigation of complex healthcare interactions, however, these resources need to be fit for purpose. Aim: In this study, we evaluated the utility, usability and feasibility of children, families and adults requiring long-term intravenous therapy using a recently developed mobile health application (App), intravenous (IV) Passport. Design: Multi-site, parallel, multi-method, prospective cohort study. Methods: A multi-site, multi-method study was carried out in 2020-2021, with 46 participants (20 adults, 26 children/family) reporting on their experiences surrounding the use of the IV Passport for up to 6 months. Results: Overall, utility rates were acceptable, with 78.3% (N = 36) using the IV Passport over the follow-up period, with high rates of planned future use for those still active in the project (N = 21; 73%), especially in the child/family cohort (N = 13; 100%). Acceptability rates were high (9/10; IQR 6.5-10), with the IV Passport primarily used for documenting new devices and complications. Thematic analysis revealed three main themes (and multiple subthemes) in the qualitative data: Advocacy for healthcare needs, Complexity of healthcare and App design and functionality. Conclusion: Several recommendations were made to improve the end-user experience including 'how to' instructions; and scheduling functionality for routine care. Implications for the profession and/or patient care: The IV Passport can be safely and appropriately integrated into healthcare, to support consumers. Impact: Patient-/parent-reported feedback suggests the Intravenous Passport is a useful tool for record-keeping, and positive communication between patients/parents, and clinicians. Reporting method: Not applicable. Patient contribution: Consumers reported their experiences surrounding the use of the IV Passport for up to 6 months. |
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MeSH term(s) | Adult ; Child ; Humans ; Prospective Studies ; Telemedicine/methods ; Delivery of Health Care ; Parents ; Communication |
Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-02-27 |
Publishing country | England |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 1159483-4 |
ISSN | 1365-2702 ; 0962-1067 ; 1752-9816 |
ISSN (online) | 1365-2702 |
ISSN | 0962-1067 ; 1752-9816 |
DOI | 10.1111/jocn.17034 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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