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The development and evaluation of a computerised antenatal questionnaire.
1University of London, U.K.
Summary
A new computerised questionnaire for antenatal assessment, Programmed Aid for use in Midwifery (PAM), was well-received by expectant mothers. Most women preferred the digital method over traditional interviews, indicating its potential for pregnancy care.
Area of Science:
- Maternal Health
- Digital Health Technology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Traditional antenatal assessments involve in-person interviews.
- There is a need for efficient and accessible methods for initial pregnancy evaluation.
- Digital tools can potentially streamline healthcare processes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and evaluate a computerised questionnaire for first antenatal assessments.
- To assess user acceptance and preference for a digital tool compared to traditional methods.
Main Methods:
- A computerised questionnaire, Programmed Aid for use in Midwifery (PAM), was developed.
- Expectant mothers completed the questionnaire during their first antenatal visit.
- User feedback and preferences were collected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- 73.4% of 349 women agreed to try the PAM system.
- Out of 100 users, 70 liked the computerised questionnaire.
- 46 women preferred the digital questionnaire over a traditional interview.
Conclusions:
- The Programmed Aid for use in Midwifery (PAM) system demonstrates high user acceptance.
- Digital questionnaires offer a viable alternative to traditional antenatal interviews.
- PAM presents opportunities for research and decentralized pregnancy assessment.