title: Apps for management of sick newborn: evaluation of impact on health care professionals.
abstract: The objective of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of interactive mobile device application 'Apps on sick newborn care' as a training tool, in improving the knowledge and skill scores of postgraduate nursing students (N = 27). A training workshop was conducted in small workstations by the facilitators using the modules on android device and preloaded videos in which the procedure was systematically demonstrated. A mixed-methods approach consisting of pre-post tests, Likert's scale and focus group discussion were used to assess the knowledge, skills and perception of the participants. The scores in multiple choice questions (pre and post, 12.4 ± 2.2 and 19.7 ± 3.6; P < 0.001) and composite Objective Structured Clinical Examination scores (32.8 ± 7.3 vs. 63.7 ± 7.1; P < 0.001) significantly improved after training. The students derived overall satisfaction from the training using the device. Such applications have potential to train health-care professionals.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
authors.forename: Anu
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Thukral
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
authors.forename: Meena
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
authors.forename: Poonam
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Joshi
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
authors.forename: Vinayagam
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Prakash
authors.affiliation: Centre for Medical Education and Technology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India.
authors.forename: Balachandra V
authors.initials: BV
authors.lastname: Adkoli
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India ashokdeorari_56@hotmail.com.
authors.forename: Ashok K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Deorari
mesh_terms: D040421:Cell Phone; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004506:Education, Nursing; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009359:Neonatology / Q000193:education*; D009726:Nurses; D012984:Software
keywords: Apps; neonate; sick newborn