Mobile persuasive technology for the teaching and learning in surgical safety: Content validation

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Patient Safety
• Health Informatics

Background:

• Patient safety is crucial in healthcare, yet surgical risks persist.
• Common surgical errors include wrong-patient/procedure/site operations, equipment issues, and retained surgical items.
• Innovative educational strategies are vital for preventing adverse events and enhancing surgical patient safety culture.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the content validation process for mobile technology aimed at surgical safety education.
• To assess the suitability of mobile learning tools for improving surgical patient safety.

Main Methods:

• The Delphi technique was employed for content validation at a Federal University in South Brazil.
• Content and animations were developed from safety surgery checklists and protocols.
• Twelve expert judges evaluated five variables (Content, Language, Illustration, Layout, Motivation) using a 5-point rating scale across two rounds.

Main Results:

• The study achieved a high content validity index (CVI) of 0.95-1.0 and a kappa index of >0.83 to >0.92.
• Judges provided positive feedback, highlighting the relevance of the subject matter and the quality and motivational potential of the educational material.
• Consensus was reached on the validation of the educational technology's content.

Conclusions:

• The mobile learning technology's content was validated by expert consensus with high inter-rater reliability.
• The validated application is suitable for educating students and healthcare professionals on surgical safety principles.
• This study demonstrates the effectiveness of mobile technology in enhancing surgical patient safety education.