Siti Roshaidai Arifin , Amalia Kamaruddin , Noor Azimah Muhammad , Mohd Said Nurumal , Hazwani Mohd Mohadis , Nik Hazlina Nik Hussain , Shanti Wardaningsih
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In phase I, using a generic qualitative research design, in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 perinatal women (with symptoms of depression and anxiety) and 15 men (spouses) in the obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre and Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz. Findings from phase I were used to develop the spouse-inclusive framework, guided by the Digital Self-Care Framework by the WHO and existing literature review. In phase II, two rounds of expert reviews were conducted: the first round involved Content Validity Index (CVI) validation, and the second round consisted of focus-group discussion (FGD) sessions to refine the proposed framework.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>We proposed a framework known as i-PartnerPulse, which included three main sections: functions (participants’ profile, activity planning & reminder, goal setting & reward system, success stories), aimed at enhancing user motivation during app usage; contents (assessment, intervention, and further action), aimed to educate both parties on the spouse’s role, psychoeducation, and essential skills; approaches (good user experience, interactive user interface, sharing session, stress busters), aimed to engage users consistently. A total of 10 experts in psychology, healthcare, and technology validated the framework with an average CVI of 0.88, indicating the validity of the framework.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The findings suggest that a spouse-inclusive framework can be effectively used to develop self-care applications for perinatal depression and anxiety. Researchers, academics, and software developers can utilize this framework to create comprehensive interventions aimed at empowering patients and addressing the risks of depression and anxiety during the perinatal period.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":37848,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Nursing Sciences","volume":"12 3","pages":"Pages 246-252"},"PeriodicalIF":2.9000,"publicationDate":"2025-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"A framework for developing spouse-inclusive digital applications in preventing perinatal depression and anxiety\",\"authors\":\"Siti Roshaidai Arifin , Amalia Kamaruddin , Noor Azimah Muhammad , Mohd Said Nurumal , Hazwani Mohd Mohadis , Nik Hazlina Nik Hussain , Shanti Wardaningsih\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.ijnss.2025.04.014\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>Digital approaches have proven effective in alleviating symptoms of perinatal depression and anxiety. 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A framework for developing spouse-inclusive digital applications in preventing perinatal depression and anxiety
Objective
Digital approaches have proven effective in alleviating symptoms of perinatal depression and anxiety. However, current online applications for perinatal mental health often exclude the role of spouses in the intervention. This study aimed to develop a spouse-inclusive framework for digital self-management of perinatal depression and anxiety based on the women, spouses, and experts’ viewpoints.
Methods
The spouse-inclusive framework was developed through two phases of study. In phase I, using a generic qualitative research design, in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 perinatal women (with symptoms of depression and anxiety) and 15 men (spouses) in the obstetrics and gynecology clinics in Sultan Ahmad Shah Medical Centre and Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz. Findings from phase I were used to develop the spouse-inclusive framework, guided by the Digital Self-Care Framework by the WHO and existing literature review. In phase II, two rounds of expert reviews were conducted: the first round involved Content Validity Index (CVI) validation, and the second round consisted of focus-group discussion (FGD) sessions to refine the proposed framework.
Results
We proposed a framework known as i-PartnerPulse, which included three main sections: functions (participants’ profile, activity planning & reminder, goal setting & reward system, success stories), aimed at enhancing user motivation during app usage; contents (assessment, intervention, and further action), aimed to educate both parties on the spouse’s role, psychoeducation, and essential skills; approaches (good user experience, interactive user interface, sharing session, stress busters), aimed to engage users consistently. A total of 10 experts in psychology, healthcare, and technology validated the framework with an average CVI of 0.88, indicating the validity of the framework.
Conclusion
The findings suggest that a spouse-inclusive framework can be effectively used to develop self-care applications for perinatal depression and anxiety. Researchers, academics, and software developers can utilize this framework to create comprehensive interventions aimed at empowering patients and addressing the risks of depression and anxiety during the perinatal period.
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This journal aims to promote excellence in nursing and health care through the dissemination of the latest, evidence-based, peer-reviewed clinical information and original research, providing an international platform for exchanging knowledge, research findings and nursing practice experience. This journal covers a wide range of nursing topics such as advanced nursing practice, bio-psychosocial issues related to health, cultural perspectives, lifestyle change as a component of health promotion, chronic disease, including end-of-life care, family care giving. IJNSS publishes four issues per year in Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct. IJNSS intended readership includes practicing nurses in all spheres and at all levels who are committed to advancing practice and professional development on the basis of new knowledge and evidence; managers and senior members of the nursing; nurse educators and nursing students etc. IJNSS seeks to enrich insight into clinical need and the implications for nursing intervention and models of service delivery. Contributions are welcomed from other health professions on issues that have a direct impact on nursing practice.