Development, implementation, and assessment of a mobile application for remote care and consultation for newborns and infants: A study protocol

Q2 Nursing

Journal of Neonatal Nursing Pub Date : 2025-09-19 DOI:10.1016/j.jnn.2025.101727

Solmaz Ghanbari-Homaie , Alireza Atashi , Hanieh Asgharian , Reza Radfar , Fatemeh Haji Ali Asghari , Seyedeh-Pooneh Jenani

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Abstract

Background

Several mobile applications have been commercially designed in Iran to educate parents. The main weaknesses of these existing apps include the lack of scientifically-based content, the absence of references for most of the information, the lack of precise and scientific methodologies for their design and evaluation, the absence or inconsistency of specialized consultations by professional healthcare providers, the lack of a reminder and alert system for unfavorable growth or development conditions, and the absence of a guidance system for emergencies.

Method/design

A mixed-methods approach will be used to develop the mobile application for infant and newborn care and assess its acceptability and usability. The development process will adhere to the ADDIE model. A widely recognized instructional design frame work which consists of 5 phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation.

Discussion

Previous studies emphasize the effective role of digital health technologies in enhancing access to healthcare services and improving health outcomes including: Enhancing Parental Awareness and Performance; Early Identification of Developmental Issues; Improving Access to Specialized Services; Reducing Emergency and Hospital Visits; and Security. Despite the mentioned benefits, challenges exist in the use of health applications. For example, some parents may hesitate to use these tools due to unfamiliarity with technology or privacy concerns. Additionally, there is a need for further evaluations to determine the long-term effectiveness of these apps.

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开发、实施和评估用于新生儿和婴儿远程护理和咨询的移动应用程序：一项研究方案

背景：在伊朗，一些商业设计的移动应用程序用于教育父母。这些现有应用程序的主要弱点包括缺乏科学的内容，大多数信息缺乏参考，缺乏精确和科学的设计和评估方法，缺乏专业医疗服务提供者的专业咨询或不一致，缺乏对不利生长或发展条件的提醒和警报系统，以及缺乏紧急情况的指导系统。方法/设计将采用混合方法开发婴幼儿护理移动应用程序，并评估其可接受性和可用性。开发过程将遵循ADDIE模型。一个被广泛认可的教学设计框架由五个阶段组成：分析、设计、开发、实施和评估。先前的研究强调数字卫生技术在增加获得卫生保健服务和改善健康结果方面的有效作用，包括：提高父母的意识和绩效；早期发现发展问题；改善获得专门服务的机会；减少急诊和医院就诊；和安全。尽管有上述好处，但在使用保健应用程序方面仍存在挑战。例如，一些家长可能会因为不熟悉技术或隐私问题而不愿使用这些工具。此外，还需要进一步评估以确定这些应用程序的长期有效性。

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来源期刊

Journal of Neonatal Nursing Nursing-Pediatrics

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2.00

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发文量

143

期刊介绍： Aims & Scope: This is the practical, bimonthly, research-based journal for all professionals concerned with the care of neonates and their families, both in hospital and the community. It aims to support the development of the essential practice, management, education and health promotion skills required by these professionals. The JNN will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information between the range of professionals working in this field; promote cooperation between these professionals; facilitate partnership care with families; provide information and informed opinion; promote innovation and change in the care of neonates and their families; and provide an education resource for this important rapidly developing field.