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The development and evaluation of a computerised antenatal questionnaire.

R Fawdry1

  • 1University of London, U.K.

International Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics: the Official Organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics
|March 1, 1989
PubMed
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.

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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.

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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.