scholarly journals Web-Based Guidance Through Assisted Reproductive Technology (myFertiCare): Patient-Centered App Development and Qualitative Evaluation

10.2196/25389 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (8) ◽  
pp. e25389
Author(s):  
Ellen Marie Sparidaens ◽  
Rosella P M Hermens ◽  
Didi D M Braat ◽  
Willianne L D M Nelen ◽  
Kathrin Fleischer
Keyword(s):  
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Fertility Treatment ◽  
Think Aloud ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Web Based ◽  
App Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Technical Professionals

Background Providing patient-centered fertility care is known to improve quality of life and can reduce anxiety and depression. In a previous study, we established the need for a web-based app providing personalized information and interactive functionalities among couples undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection with surgically retrieved sperm. Objective This study aimed to design, develop, and qualitatively evaluate a multifaceted web-based app for infertile couples undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection with surgically retrieved sperm during their treatment trajectory. Methods The web-based app was developed in three phases: (1) we established a patient-centered functional design, (2) developed the app in collaboration with medical and technical professionals, and (3) qualitatively evaluated the app among couples using a think-aloud method. Results The basis of the app is the couple’s visualized treatment trajectory. The app provides personalized and interactive functionalities; for example, customized information and communication options. During qualitative evaluation, myFertiCare was highly appreciated and received a median score of 8 out of 10. The main improvements made upon conclusion of the think-aloud sessions were related to faster login and easier app navigation. Conclusions A patient-centered web-based app aimed at guiding couples through their fertility treatment course was systematically designed, developed, and positively evaluated by patients and medical and technical professionals.

scholarly journals Web-Based Guidance Through Assisted Reproductive Technology (myFertiCare): Patient-Centered App Development and Qualitative Evaluation (Preprint)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen Marie Sparidaens ◽  
Rosella P M Hermens ◽  
Didi D M Braat ◽  
Willianne L D M Nelen ◽  
Kathrin Fleischer
Keyword(s):  
Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Fertility Treatment ◽  
Think Aloud ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Web Based ◽  
App Development ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Technical Professionals

BACKGROUND Providing patient-centered fertility care is known to improve quality of life and can reduce anxiety and depression. In a previous study, we established the need for a web-based app providing personalized information and interactive functionalities among couples undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection with surgically retrieved sperm. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to design, develop, and qualitatively evaluate a multifaceted web-based app for infertile couples undergoing intracytoplasmic sperm injection with surgically retrieved sperm during their treatment trajectory. METHODS The web-based app was developed in three phases: (1) we established a patient-centered functional design, (2) developed the app in collaboration with medical and technical professionals, and (3) qualitatively evaluated the app among couples using a think-aloud method. RESULTS The basis of the app is the couple’s visualized treatment trajectory. The app provides personalized and interactive functionalities; for example, customized information and communication options. During qualitative evaluation, myFertiCare was highly appreciated and received a median score of 8 out of 10. The main improvements made upon conclusion of the think-aloud sessions were related to faster login and easier app navigation. CONCLUSIONS A patient-centered web-based app aimed at guiding couples through their fertility treatment course was systematically designed, developed, and positively evaluated by patients and medical and technical professionals.

scholarly journals Exposure to a Patient-Centered, Web-Based Intervention for Managing Cancer Symptom and Quality of Life Issues: Impact on Symptom Distress

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (6) ◽  
pp. e136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna L Berry ◽  
Traci M Blonquist ◽  
Rupa A Patel ◽  
Barbara Halpenny ◽  
Justin McReynolds
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Symptom Distress ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Life Issues

The Role of ICTs in the Management of Rare Chronic Diseases

2015 ◽  
pp. 1227-1241
Author(s):  
Leonor Teixeira ◽  
Vasco Saavedra ◽  
Carlos Ferreira ◽  
Beatriz Sousa Santos
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Practical Case ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Treatment Information ◽  
Information And Communication

This chapter outlines a study that examines the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in management of a rare and chronic disease, hemophilia. Evidence in literature shows how the adoption of ICTs can improve the management of chronic conditions. Furthermore, these tools may also give response to rare diseases' needs, while greatly improving the quality of life of those patients. A Web-based application that was developed to facilitate communication between Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and patients in a specific Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC), to improve the utility and quality of clinical data and treatment information, as well as to help the management of resources involved in a specific rare chronic disease, represents a practical case presented in this chapter. This technological solution allows the management of inherited bleeding disorders, integrating, diffusing, and archiving large sets of data relating to the clinical practice of hemophilia care, more specifically the clinical practice at the Hematology Service of Coimbra Hospital Center.

scholarly journals How to Conduct Qualitative Research on the Patient's Experience

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald Chenail
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Patient Centered ◽  
Descriptive Phenomenology ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Patient’S Experience ◽  
Critical Components ◽  
Qualitative Methodologies

From a perspective of patient-centered healthcare, exploring patients' (a) preconceptions, (b) treatment experiences, (c) quality of life, (d) satisfaction, (e) illness understandings, and (f) design are all critical components in improving primary health care and research. Utilizing qualitative approaches to discover patients' experiences can provide valuable information for practitioners and investigators alike. In this paper, the author describes how researchers can select from among five major qualitative designs (i.e., primary qualitative research, qualitative evaluation, collaborative inquiry, mixed method, and qualitative meta-study) and five preeminent qualitative methodologies (i.e., descriptive, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography, and narrative) to create studies to meet their patient-centered research needs.

scholarly journals PENYUSUNAN FEATURE MODEL DENGAN PENDEKATAN FODA. STUDI KASUS APLIKASI ELEARNING UNIVERSITAS MERCUBUANA

Petir ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-71
Author(s):  
Redaksi Tim Jurnal
Keyword(s):  
Feature Model ◽  
Educational Organizations ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Web Based Learning ◽  
Management Application ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
E Learning ◽  
Application Requirements ◽  
The University

One of the roles in information and communication technology to improve the quality of learning and teachingin educational organizations is to conduct a web-based learning facility that e-learning. In  general, there are two types of software that is generic and bespoke (customized), in this study we found that the university mercubuana customized using generic applications. Featured model is a way to define the functionality of the application based on the features required by user features, the features of these features can be grouped based on necessity (mandatory) and supplementary (optional). Preparation of requirements-based features proposed in this study is intended as the reference management application requirements e-learning mapped clearly and well. So it can be helpful to the development of future applications.

scholarly journals EVALUASI SISTEM PENERIMAAN PESERTA DIDIK BARu (PPDB) Online UNTUK PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PEMBELAJARAN

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Bambang Warsita
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Public ◽  
Online System ◽  
Technical Manual ◽  
Quality Of Learning ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
New Students ◽  
Survey Research Methods

Advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is currently carrying various changes in various areas of life, including field of education specifically on New Students Admissions (PPDB) online. This evaluation study aimed to assess or determine the effectiveness of the implementation of PPDB online for improving the quality of learning in Gorontalo City. This evaluation study used survey research methods, they are the questionnaire, interviews, and observations. The results of this evaluation study shows that PPDB online system has been proved able to realize PPDB services faster, orderly, easy, transparent, accountable, effective, and efficient to the public. In addition, this online system can guarantee PPDB process in accordance with the applicable rules (technical manual) so that a more equitable (fair), may reduce the risk of manipulation (KKN), and may encourage the mastery of ICT to the public,and can improve the quality of learning. Therefore, people are satisfied with the system PPDB online. PPDB online system that uses Web-based technology can be a model implementation PPDB in the education office and school in the future. AbstrakKemajuan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi(TIK) saat ini membawa berbagai perubahan dalam berbagai bidang kehidupan, termasuk bidang pendidikan khususnya penerimaan peserta didik baru (PPDB) secara online. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai atau mengetahui efektivitas penyelenggaraan PPDB online untuk peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran di Kota Gorontalo. Penelitian evaluasi ini menggunakan metode penelitian survei, dengan menggunakan instrumen kuesioner, wawancara, dan observasi. Hasil penelitian evaluasi ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem PPDB online terbukti mampu untuk mewujudkan pelayanan PPDB yang lebih cepat, tertib, mudah, transparan, akuntabel, efektif, dan efisien kepada masyarakat. Selain itu, sistem online ini dapat menjamin proses PPDB sesuai dengan aturan yang berlaku (petunjuk teknis) sehingga lebih adil (fair), dapat mengurangi resiko terjadinya manipulasi (KKN), dan dapat mendorong peningkatan penguasaan TIK kepada masyarakat, serta dapat meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu, masyarakat merasa puas dengan sistem PPDB online. Sistem PPDB online yang menggunakan teknologi berbasis web ini dapat menjadi suatu model penyelenggaraan PPDB di dinas pendidikan dan sekolah pada masa depan.

Design for Quality of ICT-Aided Engineering Course Units

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-80
Author(s):  
Stelian Brad
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Large Set ◽  
Design Quality ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Multimedia Technologies ◽  
Technical Solutions

Developing high quality engineering course units is a challenging task. Capacity to explain complex technical solutions and behavioral phenomena of engineering technologies in a limited timeframe is not an easy job. Moreover, ensuring information reproducibility for individual study is also important. Sometimes, courses should be delivered remotely. In this context, the latest developments in information and communication technologies (ICT), including multimedia and Internet-based education platforms, facilitate the creation of reliable solutions to these challenges. Even if information technologies are helpful, careful planning is required to design quality course units because many conflicts occur in meeting quality targets. In this respect, a generic approach for improving the quality of engineering course units when a large set of requirements and constrains intervenes on the design map is introduced in this paper as a mean to identify the best places where and how ICT can aid the education process. Quality planning and innovation tools are considered to master this situation. The research shows that smart application of multimedia technologies and web-based education platforms can deliver great results towards better quality of engineering courses.

scholarly journals EVALUASI SISTEM PENERIMAAN PESERTA DIDIK BARu (PPDB) Online UNTUK PENINGKATAN KUALITAS PEMBELAJARAN

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Bambang Warsita
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation Study ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Public ◽  
Online System ◽  
Technical Manual ◽  
Quality Of Learning ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
New Students ◽  
Survey Research Methods

Advancement of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is currently carrying various changes in various areas of life, including field of education specifically on New Students Admissions (PPDB) online. This evaluation study aimed to assess or determine the effectiveness of the implementation of PPDB online for improving the quality of learning in Gorontalo City. This evaluation study used survey research methods, they are the questionnaire, interviews, and observations. The results of this evaluation study shows that PPDB online system has been proved able to realize PPDB services faster, orderly, easy, transparent, accountable, effective, and efficient to the public. In addition, this online system can guarantee PPDB process in accordance with the applicable rules (technical manual) so that a more equitable (fair), may reduce the risk of manipulation (KKN), and may encourage the mastery of ICT to the public,and can improve the quality of learning. Therefore, people are satisfied with the system PPDB online. PPDB online system that uses Web-based technology can be a model implementation PPDB in the education office and school in the future. AbstrakKemajuan Teknologi Informasi dan Komunikasi(TIK) saat ini membawa berbagai perubahan dalam berbagai bidang kehidupan, termasuk bidang pendidikan khususnya penerimaan peserta didik baru (PPDB) secara online. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menilai atau mengetahui efektivitas penyelenggaraan PPDB online untuk peningkatan kualitas pembelajaran di Kota Gorontalo. Penelitian evaluasi ini menggunakan metode penelitian survei, dengan menggunakan instrumen kuesioner, wawancara, dan observasi. Hasil penelitian evaluasi ini menunjukkan bahwa sistem PPDB online terbukti mampu untuk mewujudkan pelayanan PPDB yang lebih cepat, tertib, mudah, transparan, akuntabel, efektif, dan efisien kepada masyarakat. Selain itu, sistem online ini dapat menjamin proses PPDB sesuai dengan aturan yang berlaku (petunjuk teknis) sehingga lebih adil (fair), dapat mengurangi resiko terjadinya manipulasi (KKN), dan dapat mendorong peningkatan penguasaan TIK kepada masyarakat, serta dapat meningkatkan kualitas pembelajaran. Oleh karena itu, masyarakat merasa puas dengan sistem PPDB online. Sistem PPDB online yang menggunakan teknologi berbasis web ini dapat menjadi suatu model penyelenggaraan PPDB di dinas pendidikan dan sekolah pada masa depan.

The Role of ICTs in the Management of Rare Chronic Diseases

2013 ◽  
pp. 635-649
Author(s):  
Leonor Teixeira ◽  
Vasco Saavedra ◽  
Carlos Ferreira ◽  
Beatriz Sousa Santos
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Chronic Disease ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Treatment Center ◽  
Practical Case ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Treatment Information ◽  
Information And Communication

This chapter outlines a study that examines the role of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in management of a rare and chronic disease, hemophilia. Evidence in literature shows how the adoption of ICTs can improve the management of chronic conditions. Furthermore, these tools may also give response to rare diseases’ needs, while greatly improving the quality of life of those patients. A Web-based application that was developed to facilitate communication between Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and patients in a specific Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC), to improve the utility and quality of clinical data and treatment information, as well as to help the management of resources involved in a specific rare chronic disease, represents a practical case presented in this chapter. This technological solution allows the management of inherited bleeding disorders, integrating, diffusing, and archiving large sets of data relating to the clinical practice of hemophilia care, more specifically the clinical practice at the Hematology Service of Coimbra Hospital Center.

A Holistic Approach for Managing School ICT Competence Profiles towards Supporting School ICT Uptake

2014 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 33-46 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stylianos Sergis ◽  
Panagiotis Zervas ◽  
Demetrios G. Sampson
Keyword(s):  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Ict Competence ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Infrastructure

Globally, large-scale national initiatives are being implemented towards promoting the level and quality of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) use in school education. However, despite these efforts, the current level of ICT uptake from schools remains low. A wide range of factors have been identified as barriers, including lack of teachers' ICT Competences and lack of ICT infrastructure. Typically, these barriers are tackled separately without taking into consideration the ecosystemic nature of schools as organizations. This paper introduces a holistic approach on School ICT Competence based on combining both individual teachers' ICT Competences and schools' eMaturity. Furthermore, it presents the design of a web-based School ICT Competence Management System which aims to capture and monitor schools' overall level of ICT uptake and facilitate effective management of resources and strategic planning towards improvement, by jointly processing these data.

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