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Smartphone-based prenatal education for parents with preterm birth risk factors

U Olivia Kim1, K Barnekow2, S I Ahamed3

  • 1Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, USA.

Patient Education and Counseling
|November 7, 2018
PubMed

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A new mobile app helps expectant parents prepare for preterm birth. The educational tool increased awareness and discussions about prematurity, potentially improving informed medical decisions.

Area of Science:

  • Maternal-fetal medicine
  • Digital health interventions
  • Patient education

Background:

  • Premature birth poses significant risks to both mother and infant.
  • Effective patient education is crucial for managing high-risk pregnancies.
  • Mobile applications offer a scalable platform for delivering health information.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and pilot test an educational mobile application for expectant parents at risk of premature birth.
  • To assess the app's impact on parental awareness, communication, and engagement with healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • App development guided by parent and medical advisory panels.
  • Pilot study involving expectant parents (18-22 weeks gestation) with preterm birth risk factors.
  • Data collection via questionnaires and app usage tracking.

Main Results:

  • High participant engagement, with an average app usage of 8 hours.
  • Significant increases in preterm birth awareness (93%) and partner discussions (86%).
  • Participants reported gaining more information from the app than healthcare providers.

Conclusions:

  • The educational mobile app shows promise in preparing parents for preterm birth.
  • This digital tool can empower parents with knowledge for informed medical choices during high-risk pregnancies.
Abstract

Keywords:
High-risk pregnancyMedical complications of pregnancyPremature infantPrenatal care

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