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Acceptance of mobile application-based clinical guidelines among health professionals in Northwestern Ethiopia: A
Nebebe Demis Baykemagn1, Araya Mesfin Nigatu1, Berhanu Fikadie1
1Department of Health Informatics, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia.
Background:
Globally, healthcare providers have faced significant difficulties in adhering to clinical guidelines. Applying mobile health systems is a crucial strategy for enhancing the dissemination and accessibility of clinical guidelines. This study aimed to assess the acceptance of mobile app-based primary healthcare clinical guidelines and associated factors among health professionals in central Gondar health centers.
Methods:
A cross-sectional study supplemented with qualitative data was conducted on 403 health workers. Data were collected using a pre-test structured printed questionnaire and entered into EpiData version 4.6. Analysis was conducted using Stata version 14, which included bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analyses. For qualitative data, thematic analysis was conducted using Open Code v.4.2.
Results:
Approximately 28% (95% confidence interval (CI): 23%-32%) of health professionals had utilized mobile app-based clinical guidelines. The availability of IT support (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) = 3.51, 95% CI: 1.82-6.78), good knowledge (AOR = 3.46, 95% CI: 1.5-6.78), perceived usefulness (AOR = 2.21, 95% CI: 1.00-4.99), m-Health app exposure (AOR = 2.34, 95% CI: 1.2-4.50), and ease of use (AOR = 5.77, 95% CI: 2.50-13.32) were significantly associated with the acceptance of the mobile app-based clinical guideline. In qualitative data, lack of training and supervision and access to smartphones were barriers to acceptance of the mobile app-based clinical guideline.
Conclusion:
In summary, acceptance of the app is currently low. However, it can be increased by improving the availability of IT support in the workplace, offering training and supervision, and enhancing access to smartphones.
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