scholarly journals Factors Related to User Ratings and User Downloads of Mobile Apps for Maternal and Infant Health: A Cross-Sectional Study

10.2196/15663 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. e15663 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rizwana Biviji ◽  
Joshua R Vest ◽  
Brian E Dixon ◽  
Theresa Cullen ◽  
Christopher A Harle
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Infant Health ◽  
User Behavior ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Mobile Apps ◽  
Care Organization ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Maternal And Infant Health ◽  
User Ratings ◽  
The Relationship

Background Mobile health apps related to maternal and infant health (MIH) are prevalent and frequently used. Some of these apps are extremely popular and have been downloaded over 5 million times. However, the understanding of user behavior and user adoption of these apps based on consumer preferences for different app features and categories is limited. Objective This study aimed to examine the relationship between MIH app characteristics and users’ perceived satisfaction and intent to use. Methods The associations between app characteristics, ratings, and downloads were assessed in a sample of MIH apps designed to provide health education or decision-making support to pregnant women or parents and caregivers of infants. Multivariable linear regression was used to assess the relationship between app characteristics and user ratings, and ordinal logistic regression was used to assess the relationship between app characteristics and user downloads. Results The analyses of user ratings and downloads included 421 and 213 apps, respectively. The average user rating was 3.79 out of 5. Compared with the Apple App Store, the Google Play Store was associated with high user ratings (beta=.33; P=.005). Apps with higher standardized user ratings (beta=.80; P<.001), in-app purchases (beta=1.12; P=.002), and in-app advertisements (beta=.64; P=.02) were more frequently downloaded. Having a health care organization developer as part of the development team was neither associated with user ratings (beta=−.20; P=.06) nor downloads (beta=−.14; P=.63). Conclusions A majority of MIH apps are developed by non–health care organizations, which could raise concern about the accuracy and trustworthiness of in-app information. These findings could benefit app developers in designing better apps and could help inform marketing and development strategies. Further work is needed to evaluate the clinical accuracy of information provided within the apps.

scholarly journals The importance of monitoring nurses' workplace satisfaction of nurses for the well-being of all employees in nursing

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mateja Lorber ◽  
Sonja Treven ◽  
Damijan Mumel
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Health Care Organization ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Care Organization ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Workplace Satisfaction ◽  
The Relationship

Introduction: Work is an important constituent of an individual’s life since the experience of work influences well-being and health. The well-being of employees is an important issue in the work environment. The aim was to examine the relationship between satisfaction in the workplace and the well-being of employees in nursing. Methods: Quantitative research based on a cross-sectional study was used, with 640 employees in nursing from eight Slovenian hospitals participating in the study. A structured survey questionnaire was administered. The relationship between psychological well-being and workplace satisfaction was analysed with correlation and linear regression analysis. Results: The workplace satisfaction (x = 3.69, s = 1.13) and well-being ( x=161.27, s = 55.19) of employees in nursing are at a middle level. With the correlation analysis we established that well-being statistically significantly correlates with workplace satisfaction (r = 0.611, p < 0.001). Workplace satisfaction explains 42 % of the total variability of well-being of employees in nursing. Discussion and conclusion: It is necessary for every health care organization to take care of its employees' workplace satisfaction and well-being. Health care organizations can be successful and achieve their organisational objectives if their employees are satisfied with their work and have a high level of well-being.

scholarly journals Conflict styles observed in doctors and nurses in health care organization

2011 ◽  
Vol 64 (5-6) ◽  
pp. 262-266 ◽  
Author(s):  
Branislava Brestovacki ◽  
Dragana Milutinovic ◽  
Tomislav Cigic ◽  
Vera Grujic ◽  
Dragana Simin
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Care Organization ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Organization ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Conflict Styles ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Doctors And Nurses

Introduction. Health care workers often come into conflict situations while performing their daily activities. People behave differently when they come into conflicts and they are usually not aware of their own reactions. The aim of this paper was to establish the presence of conflict styles among health workers and the differences in relation to demographic characteristics (education, working experience, managerial position). Material and Methods. The research was done as a cross-sectional study and through surveys. The conflict handling questionnaire was used as the research instrument. The questionnaire contained 30 statements arranged in five dimensions of conflict styles. The sample included one hundred nurses and fifty-five doctors. Results. The research showed that accommodating was the most often used conflict style. There was no significant difference in styles of managerial and non-managerial staff, but there was a significant difference in the styles adopted by doctors and nurses. It should be noted that nurses used avoiding and accommodating conflict styles much more often. Conclusion. It is important to increase the awareness of conflict existence and the possibility of solving the problem constructively in order to achieve more efficient duty performance.

scholarly journals HUBUNGAN ANTARA LIMA DIMENSI MUTU PELAYANAN RAWAT JALAN DENGAN KEPUASAN PASIEN

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 708-715
Author(s):  
Mokh. Firman Ismana
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significance Level ◽  
Five Dimensions ◽  
Patient’S Satisfaction ◽  
The Relationship

Kepuasan pasien merupakan merupakan tingkat kepuasan dari persepsi pasien terhadap layanan kesehatan dan merupakan salah satu indikator kinerja. Apabila pasien menunjukan hal – hal yang bagus mengenai layanan kesehatan dan pasien mengindikasikan dengan perilaku yang positif maka akan dapat mengambil kesimpulan bahwa pasien merasa puas terhadap layanan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui hubungan antara lima dimensi mutu pelayanan rawat jalan dengan kepuasan pasien di RSUD Arjawinangun Kabupaten Cirebon Tahun 2015. Jenis penelitian deskriptik analitik dengan desain Cross Sectional. Populasi dalam penelitian ini adalah jumlah seluruh pasien yang berobat ke rawat jalan RSUD Arjawinangun pada bulan Januari tahun 2015 sebanyak 9.707 pasien. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 385 pasien yang diambil secara Accidental Sampling. Data dianalisa secara statistic menggunakan uji Chi Square pada tingkat kemaknaan 5% (0,05). Variabel yang diteliti yaitu variabel dependen: kepuasan pasien, variabel independen: Bukti Fisik (Tangibles), Kehandalan (Reliability), Ketanggapan (Responsiveness), Jaminan (Assurance), Dan Empati (Empathy). Hasil penelitian ini menunjukan ada hubungan yang bermakna antara Bukti Fisik (Tangibles) dengan kepuasan pasein (p = 0,034), ada hubungan yang bermakna antara Kehandalan (Reliability) dengan kepuasan pasein (p= 0,000), ada hubungan yang bermakna antara Ketanggapan (Responsiveness) dengan kepuasan pasein ( p= 0,000), ada hubungan yang bermakna antara Jaminan (Assurance) dengan kepuasan pasein (p= 0,000), ada hubungan yang bermakna antara Empati (Empathy) dengan kepuasan pasein (p= 0,000).Kata Kunci: Kepuasan Pasien, Lima dimensi mutu ABSTRACTPatient’s satisfaction is the satisfaction level of the patient’s perception of the health services and is one of the performance indicators. If the patients shows the good things about the health care service and the patients indicated by the positive behavior will be able to infer that patients are satisfied with the health care service. This research aimed to determine the relationship between the five dimensions of quality of outpatient care with patient’s satisfaction in RSUD Arjawinangun Kabupaten Cirebon 2015. The type of this research is descriptive analytic with Cross Sectional Design. Population in this research is the total number of outpatients treated at RSUD Arjawinangun Kabupaten Cirebon through Januari 2015 as many as 9707 patients. The total sample of 385 patients were taken by accidental sampling. Data were analyzed statiscally using Chi-squared test at 5% (0.05) significance level. The dependent variable analyzed in this research is patient’s satisfaction and the Independent variable in this research are Tangibles, Realiability, Responsiveness, Assurance, and Empathy. Judge from the analysis above, we conclude that the result of this research showed the relationship between Tangibles with patient’s satisfaction (p = 0.034). There is relationship between Reliability with patient’s satisfaction (p = 0.00). There is relationship between Responsiveness with patient’s satisfaction (p = 0.00). The relationship between Assurance with patient’s satisfaction is also influence with p = 0.00, and the last of variable, there is relationship between empathy with patient’s satisfaction (p=0.00). The result of this research can be followed up by efforts to improve the Tangibles, Reliability, Responsiveness, Assurance, and Empathy by providing technical training to every officer to increase the ability to carry out the services.Key Word : Patient’s Satisfaction, Five dimensions of  quality

“Stuck in the middle” first-line healthcare managers’ responsibilities and needs of support when applying Lean

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 173-186
Author(s):  
Therese Kahm ◽  
Pernilla Ingelsson
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Organization ◽  
Shared Responsibility ◽  
Care Organization ◽  
First Line ◽  
Line Managers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Lean Principles ◽  
Organizational Issues ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to present the supportive conditions that the first-line health-care managers claim that they need from their own managers and what they experience as their own roles and responsibilities in relation to their coworkers when applying Lean principles and practices. Design/methodology/approach A survey with a Web-based questionnaire was designed and used in a Swedish health-care organization two years after the initiation of Lean to investigate the managers’ views on their role, conditions and ability to create change according to Lean. The result from two of the questions will be presented where one focuses on the relationship to the first-line managers’ own manager and the second on the relationship to their coworkers. Findings The results show that to initiate improvement, work based on Lean first-line managers ask for own managers who are assured about Lean, include them in discussions and ask for follow-ups and results about Lean. Concerning first-line managers’ relation to their coworkers they experience themselves as responsible for leading toward creating a culture where problems and mistakes are viewed as possibilities to improve, for encouraging that new work procedures are tested and for creating commitment and inspiration in relation to their coworkers. Originality/value The questions can be used separately or as part of an entire questionnaire before and along the Lean process to highlight organizational issues such as shared responsibility and supportive relations when developing health care.

The relationship between primary health care organization and quality of diabetes care

2009 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 212-218 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Spigt ◽  
Caroline Stefens ◽  
Danique Passage ◽  
Ludovic Van Amelsvoort ◽  
Paul Zwietering
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Health Care Organization ◽  
Care Organization ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Quality Of Diabetes Care ◽  
The Relationship
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