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Mutual-Aid Mobile App for Emergency Care: Feasibility Study.
Shuo-Chen Chien1, Md Mohaimenul Islam1, Chen-An Yeh2
1Graduate Institute of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medical Science and Technology, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
JMIR Formative Research
|March 20, 2020
Summary
An emergency and mutual-aid app can improve patient care by enabling faster cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). This study found the app model feasible in Taiwan, recommending policy support and increased AED availability.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Mobile Health (mHealth)
- Emergency Medicine
Background:
- Mobile devices are increasingly used to enhance patient care quality.
- Rapid response during emergencies, such as accidents, is crucial for survival.
- Immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can significantly improve patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of an emergency and mutual-aid mobile application in Taiwan.
- To provide data-driven recommendations for government policy regarding mHealth in emergencies.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire based on the technology acceptance model with a Likert scale was used.
- In-depth interviews were conducted with six experts in medical, legal, and app development fields.
- Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, t-tests, variance analysis, and Pearson correlation.
Main Results:
- 113 valid questionnaires were collected from a diverse group of participants.
- High reliability (Cronbach α > .85) was found for self-efficacy, perceived usefulness, and use willingness.
- Perceived ease of use and usefulness positively influenced willingness to use the app.
Conclusions:
- The emergency and mutual-aid app model is considered implementable in Taiwan.
- Perceived usefulness acts as an intermediary factor influencing user willingness.
- Recommendations include increasing automated external defibrillator (AED) availability and promoting CPR knowledge.
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