Apps for Management of Sick Newborn: Evaluation of Impact on Health Care Professionals

The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of interactive mobile device application ‘Apps on sick newborn care’ as a training tool, in improving the knowledge and skill scores of postgraduate nursing students (N = 27). A training workshop was conducted in small workstations by the facilitators using the modules on android device and preloaded videos in which the procedure was systematically demonstrated. A mixed-methods approach consisting of pre–post tests, Likert’s scale and focus group discussion were used to assess the knowledge, skills and perception of the participants. The scores in multiple choice questions (pre and post, 12.4 ± 2.2 and 19.7 ± 3.6; P < 0.001) and composite Objective Structured Clinical Examination scores (32.8 ± 7.3 vs. 63.7 ± 7.1; P < 0.001) significantly improved after training. The students derived overall satisfaction from the training using the device. Such applications have potential to train health-care professionals.
Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research