Intervention among new parents followed up by an interview study exploring their experiences of telemedicine after early postnatal discharge

Danbjørg, Dorthe Boe; Wagner, Lis; Kristensen, Bjarne Rønde; Clemensen, Jane

doi:10.1016/j.midw.2015.02.007

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“…Similarly, the app facilitated parents in their decision-making to a certain extent and encouraged them to act more autonomously. This is in accordance with Bandura's theory of self-efficacy [26], in which learning independently and building up one's own experiences is one way to attain the mastery of such experiences, thereby augmenting parenting self-efficacy [24].…”

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“…Mothers were able to breastfeed and listen to audio-recordings, and the parents reported that they were only able to observe demonstrations on baby care tasks once within the hospital; hence, the videos came in as a handy tool for recapping and recalling practical tasks as opposed to written information. This has been previously acknowledged that the memory for visual depictions as opposed to verbal or written content is greater [24]. Also, the learning theory [31] asserts that learning is more enhanced when the content is organised as opposed to being fragmented.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Receiving guidance from a healthcare professional is a vital facet in parents developing a sense of security during the postnatal period [24,32]. The answers to their queries by the midwife were regarded as trustworthy, prompt, and reassuring.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The potential of information technology in enhancing an individual's access to healthcare has been regarded as a promising innovation that might revolutionise healthcare [23]. With the advancements of technology over the decades, it is prudent to leverage technological innovations to enhance the efficiency and continuity of care during the postnatal period, thereby enhancing the satisfaction of the postnatal care provided [24].…”

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A Mobile Health App�Based Postnatal Educational Program (Home-but not Alone): Descriptive Qualitative Study (Preprint)

Shorey¹,

Yang²,

Dennis³

2017

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Background: Postnatal period poses numerous challenges for new parents. Various educational programmes are available to support new parents during this stressful period. However, the usefulness of educational programmes needs to be evaluated to ascertain their credibility.Objective: The aim of this descriptive qualitative study is to explore the views of parents to newborn with regard to the content and delivery of a mobile-health application based postnatal educational programme. Methods:A qualitative semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data from the 17 participants who belonged to the intervention group of a randomised controlled trail. The intervention, a four-week-long access to a mobile-health application based educational programme, was evaluated. The interviews were carried out in English and at the participants' homes. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the data. Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) checklist was used to report the findings. Results:The interviews revealed four main themes: (1) positive features of the mobile-health application, (2) advice from the midwife, (3) experiences gained from using the mobile-health application, and (4) recommendations for the future. The participants evaluated the educational programme to be a good source of information that was tailored to the local context. The different modes of delivery, including audio and video, accentuated the accessibility of information. The parents evaluated that the facilitator of the featured communication platform, a midwife, provided trustworthy advice. Belonging to a virtual community beyond the hospital gave parents the confidence that they were not alone and were supported by other parents and healthcare professionals. Conclusion:The mobile-health application based educational programme effectively supported a multi-ethnic sample of parents during the postnatal period. This signals its potential to be implemented in a wider community of parents in the postnatal period. The effectiveness of the educational programme is a testament of the potential benefits in using telemedicine among new parents postnatally. Resources can also be dedicated towards extending the duration of access to the application beyond one month, and to develop relevant content for parents across the perinatal period.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Principal Findingsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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A Mobile Health App�Based Postnatal Educational Program (Home-but not Alone): Descriptive Qualitative Study (Preprint)

Shorey¹,

Yang²,

Dennis³

2017

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“…During the perinatal period, (future) mothers are turning more frequently to the Internet to satisfy their need for information [10,11] but also to help them make decisions [12-14]. In addition, studies have already demonstrated the effectiveness of interventions based on new technologies during the postpartum period (eg, an Internet-based intervention enhancing Finnish parents’ parenting satisfaction and parenting self-efficacy [15], telemedicine after early postnatal discharge [16], and videoconferencing as a support in early discharge after childbirth [17]). Therefore, following a previous exploration of mothers’ needs during the postpartum period, the aim of this study was to find one or more adapted technological solutions to meet the needs of mothers during the year following childbirth.…”

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Meeting the Needs of Mothers During the Postpartum Period: Using Co-Creation Workshops to Find Technological Solutions

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Emonts

Vigneron³

et al. 2017

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BackgroundThe postnatal period is associated with many new needs for mothers.ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to find technological solutions that meet the needs of mothers during the year following childbirth.MethodsTwo co-creation workshops were undertaken with parents and professionals. The aim of the first workshop was to create a list of all the criteria the proposed solution would have to address to meet the needs of mothers after childbirth. The aim of the second workshop was to create solutions in response to the criteria selected during the first workshop.ResultsParents and health professionals want solutions that include empathy (ie, to help fight against the feelings of abnormality and loneliness), that help mothers in daily life, that are personalized and adapted to different situations, that are educational, and that assures some continuity in their contact with health professionals. In practice, we found that parents and professionals think the solution should be accessible to everyone and available at all times. To address these criteria, technology experts proposed different solutions, such as a forum dedicated to the postpartum period that is supervised by professionals, a centralized website, a system of videoconferencing, an online exchange group, a “gift voucher” system, a virtual reality app, or a companion robot.ConclusionsThe human component seems to be very important during the postnatal period. Nevertheless, technology could be a great ally in helping mothers during the postpartum period. Technology can help reliably inform parents and may also give them the right tools to find supportive people. However, these technologies should be tested in clinical trials.

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Patient engagement practice within perinatal eHealth: A scoping review

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Background There is a gap in knowledge about how perinatal eHealth programs function to support autonomy for new and expectant parents from pursuing wellness goals. Objectives To examine patient engagement (access, personalization, commitment and therapeutic alliance) within the practice of perinatal eHealth. Design Scoping review. Methods Five databases were searched in January 2020 and updated in April 2022. Reports were vetted by three researchers and included if they documented maternity/neonatal programs and utilized World Health Organization (WHO) person‐centred digital health intervention (DHI) categories. Data were charted using a deductive matrix containing WHO DHI categories and patient engagement attributes. A narrative synthesis was conducted utilizing qualitative content analysis. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta‐Analyses ‘extension for scoping reviews’ guidelines were followed for reporting. Results Twelve eHealth modalities were found across 80 included articles. The analysis yielded two conceptual insights: (1) The nature of perinatal eHealth programs: (1) emergence of a complex structure of practice and (2) practising patient engagement within perinatal eHealth. Conclusion Results will be used to operationalize a model of patient engagement within perinatal eHealth.

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Intervention among new parents followed up by an interview study exploring their experiences of telemedicine after early postnatal discharge

Cited by 85 publications

References 35 publications

A Mobile Health App�Based Postnatal Educational Program (Home-but not Alone): Descriptive Qualitative Study (Preprint)

A Mobile Health App�Based Postnatal Educational Program (Home-but not Alone): Descriptive Qualitative Study (Preprint)

Meeting the Needs of Mothers During the Postpartum Period: Using Co-Creation Workshops to Find Technological Solutions

Patient engagement practice within perinatal eHealth: A scoping review

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