Effects of information and communication technology use in nursing and obstetric learning in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

Introduction and objective: Studies on the effects of information and communication technology (ICT) use in nursing and obstetric learning in low- and middle-income countries are limited despite growing scientific evidence that online learning has positive effects. This systematic review aims to identify and synthesize the effects of information and communication technologies utilization in nursing and obstetric learning in low- and middle-income countries.Methods: A search of articles published from 2016 to 2020 on the effects of ICT use in nursing and obstetric learning was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Epistemonikos and ERIC.Results: Of 483 articles identified, eleven were reviewed, and eight were found to be relevant. The included articles were synthesized into a narrative synthesis. The effects of using ICT in learning are related to student motivation, autonomy in learning, meaningful acquisition of knowledge and skills. Furthermore, students have a positive perception of the use of ICT in learning.Conclusions: The results of this study on the use of ICTs in nursing and obstetric sciences learning in low- and middle-income countries show that ICTs are used primarily as a medium for distance learning. In addition, it was found that e-learning has several advantages or positive effects. However, many students do not have a personal computer, and they have low or average skills in the use of computer tools, and access to the Internet is low. A limitation of this study is the lack of primary data on the effects of ICT use in obstetric sciences learning in low- and middle-income countries.

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Effects of information and communication technology use in nursing and obstetric learning in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review

10.21203/rs.3.rs-563305/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Arzouma Hermann Pilabré ◽

Patrice Ngangué ◽

Nestor Bationo ◽

Issouf Tassembédo ◽

Doulaye Traoré ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Technology Use ◽

Analysis Tool ◽

Middle Income ◽

Middle Income Countries ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Ict Use ◽

Information And Communication ◽

E Learning ◽

Low And Middle Income

Abstract Background The use of ICT in learning has become commonplace in higher education and, consequently, in nurses, midwives, and other health professionals worldwide. This use has become widespread and intensified since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite growing evidence that e-learning has positive effects, studies on the effects of ICT use in nursing and midwifery learning in low- and middle-income countries are limited. Objectives This systematic review aims to identify and synthesize the effects of information and communication technologies utilization in nursing and obstetric learning in low- and middle-income countries. Methods A search of articles published from 2016 to 2020 on the effects of ICT use in nursing and obstetric learning was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Epistemonikos and ERIC using free and controlled vocabularies. All original articles meeting the predefined criteria were included. Following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P) guidelines, searches were performed among published and unpublished articles. Data were extracted and assessed for quality using the Mixed Methods Analysis Tool (MMAT). Results Of 483 articles identified, eleven were reviewed, and eight were found to be relevant. The included articles were synthesized into a narrative synthesis. The effects of using ICT in learning are related to student motivation, autonomy in learning, meaningful acquisition of knowledge and skills. Furthermore, students have a positive perception of the use of ICT in learning. Conclusion The results of this study on the use of ICTs in nursing and midwifery learning in low- and middle-income countries show that ICTs are used primarily as a medium for distance learning. In addition, it was found that e-learning has several advantages or positive effects. However, many students do not have a personal computer, and they have low or average skills in the use of computer tools, and access to the Internet is low. A limitation of this study is the lack of primary data on the effects of ICT use in midwifery learning in low- and middle-income countries.

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16Up: Outline of a Study Investigating Wellbeing and Information and Communication Technology Use in Adolescent Twins

Twin Research and Human Genetics ◽

10.1017/thg.2020.83 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 23 (6) ◽

pp. 345-357

Author(s):

Brittany L. Mitchell ◽

Katherine M. Kirk ◽

Kerrie McAloney ◽

Margaret J. Wright ◽

Tracey A. Davenport ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Technology Use ◽

Health Resources ◽

Physical And Mental Health ◽

Ict Use ◽

Hair Samples ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Study Participants

AbstractThe ‘16Up’ study conducted at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute from January 2014 to December 2018 aimed to examine the physical and mental health of young Australian twins aged 16−18 years (N = 876; 371 twin pairs and 18 triplet sets). Measurements included online questionnaires covering physical and mental health as well as information and communication technology (ICT) use, actigraphy, sleep diaries and hair samples to determine cortisol concentrations. Study participants generally rated themselves as being in good physical (79%) and mental (73%) health and reported lower rates of psychological distress and exposure to alcohol, tobacco products or other substances than previously reported for this age group in the Australian population. Daily or near-daily online activity was almost universal among study participants, with no differences noted between males and females in terms of frequency or duration of internet access. Patterns of ICT use in this sample indicated that the respondents were more likely to use online information sources for researching physical health issues than for mental health or substance use issues, and that they generally reported partial levels of satisfaction with the mental health information they found online. This suggests that internet-based mental health resources can be readily accessed by adolescent Australians, and their computer literacy augurs well for future access to online health resources. In combination with other data collected as part of the ongoing Brisbane Longitudinal Twin Study, the 16Up project provides a valuable resource for the longitudinal investigation of genetic and environmental contributions to phenotypic variation in a variety of human traits.

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Attitude and potential benefits of modern information and communication technology use and telemedicine in cross-sectoral solid organ transplant care

Scientific Reports ◽

10.1038/s41598-021-88447-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Martin Holderried ◽

Ansgar Hoeper ◽

Friederike Holderried ◽

Nils Heyne ◽

Silvio Nadalin ◽

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Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Technology Use ◽

Daily Life ◽

Organ Transplant ◽

Solid Organ Transplant ◽

Solid Organ ◽

Ict Use ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Modern Information

AbstractSituations like the COVID-19 pandemic urgently require the implementation of eHealth for vulnerable patient populations. Here we quantitatively evaluate use and potential of modern information and communication technology (ICT) in solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. We conducted a structured, questionnaire-based, cross-sectional study that was addressed to patients after kidney, liver, pancreas, or combined transplantation. We focused on: sociodemographic data, present use of digital technologies in daily life and for health reasons, patients’ eHealth literacy, and their overall attitude towards eHealth. A total of 234 patients completed the questionnaire. Most of the patients (90%) have a web-enabled computer, 78.2% have a smartphone, and 71.8% regularly search the internet for health-related information. Sixty-eight percent would like to receive discharge summaries online, and 54% would like to chat online with their physicians. Even though ICT use in daily life was age-related, no significant difference could be shown for health reasons or the type of transplanted organ. Modern ICT use is predominantly accepted for health reasons by SOT recipients. Regardless of the transplanted organ, a deeper integration of eHealth has potential for improving cross-sectoral care. To successfully implement eHealth technologies in cross-sectoral care future research should include online physician–patient communication, data security, data safety, and the aspects of quality and safety of care.

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A systematic review of employment outcomes from youth skills training programmes in agriculture in low- and middle-income countries

Nature Food ◽

10.1038/s43016-020-00172-x ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (10) ◽

pp. 605-619 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

W. H. Eugenie Maïga ◽

Mohamed Porgo ◽

Pam Zahonogo ◽

Cocou Jaurès Amegnaglo ◽

Doubahan Adeline Coulibaly ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Grey Literature ◽

Skills Training ◽

Urban Migration ◽

Youth Engagement ◽

Middle Income ◽

Middle Income Countries ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Training Programmes ◽

Low And Middle Income

Abstract Engagement of youth in agriculture in low- and middle-income countries may offer opportunities to curb underemployment, urban migration, disillusionment of youth and social unrest, as well as to lift individuals and communities from poverty and hunger. Lack of education or skills training has been cited as a challenge to engage youth in the sector. Here we systematically interrogate the literature for the evaluation of skills training programmes for youth in low- and middle-income countries. Sixteen studies—nine quantitative, four qualitative and three mixed methods—from the research and grey literature documented the effects of programmes on outcomes relating to youth engagement, including job creation, income, productivity and entrepreneurship in agriculture. Although we find that skills training programmes report positive effects on our chosen outcomes, like previous systematic reviews we find the topic to chronically lack evaluation. Given the interest that donors and policymakers have in youth engagement in agriculture, our systematic review uncovers a gap in the knowledge of their effectiveness.

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Discovering unique profiles of adolescent information and communication technology (ICT) use: Are ICT use preferences associated with identity and behaviour development?

Cyberpsychology Journal of Psychosocial Research on Cyberspace ◽

10.5817/cp2017-4-3 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 11 (4) ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Anna Kurek ◽

Paul E. Jose ◽

Jaimee Stuart

Keyword(s):

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Technology Use ◽

Latent Profile Analysis ◽

Profile Analysis ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Ict Use ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Types Of Information ◽

The Impact

Over the course of the last seven years, the average weekly screen-time of youth has dramatically increased. The present study was designed to better understand how young people utilise multiple types of information and communication technology (ICT) in their everyday lives and how these preferences may be associated with key aspects of their development. To this end, the present study was designed to explore whether specific profiles of technology usage would be associated with key characteristics of identity and behaviour. To identify groups of adolescents who share similar technology use habits, a sample of 933 adolescents reported on their time spent interacting with various digital communication devices and associated platforms. Utilizing a latent profile analysis, four distinct profiles of technology use preferences emerged. Then, a series of linear regressions were calculated to investigate the degree to which class membership predicted indicators of identity and problem behaviours. The findings suggest that important concepts of both identity and behaviour are associated with individual ICT usage preferences. Acknowledging the cross-sectional nature of the data, it is suggested that the impact of clusters of communication technology use on adolescent development should be investigated with longitudinal data.

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Information and Communication Technology Use in Community-Dwelling Persons Living with Dementia

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igab046.2457 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 5 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 653-654

Author(s):

Kyung Hee Lee ◽

Ji Yeon Lee ◽

Bora Kim

Keyword(s):

Physical Activity ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Technology Use ◽

Observational Studies ◽

Experimental Studies ◽

Community Dwelling ◽

Ict Use ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Group 2

Abstract Although many persons living with dementia still remain living in the community, they encounter many difficulties due to cognitive and physical impairment. Information and Communication Technology (ICT) could be helpful to protect persons living with dementia from risky events and monitor changes in physical function. This study aimed to review studies regarding ICT usage to monitor physical activity and safety in community-dwelling persons living with dementia. We searched quantitative studies that utilized ICT to monitor physical activity and safety published from 2011 to 2020 through five databases; 24 studies were included in the systematic review. Most studies (79%) were observational studies and conducted in North America or Europe (75%). In terms of ICT usage, the most frequently used type was a wearable device (96%); data such as physical activity, gait, and circadian rhythms were gathered. The ICT data were utilized for: 1) comparing ICT data within dementia group or with normal cognition group; 2) exploring a relationship with other variables in observational studies; 3) measuring an outcome of the experimental studies; and 4) determining feasibility of a sensor itself. Less than half of the studies met all five criteria in quality assessment. We found the ICT is being used in various ways in research for community-dwelling persons living with dementia. However, we are uncertain about the effectiveness of ICT use and the quality of studies. Future studies with rigorous study design are needed to provide better evidence for ICT use in persons living with dementia.

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INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY USE ON EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA

International Journal of Innovative Research in Education, Technology & Social Strategies ◽

10.48028/iiprds/ijiretss.v8.i1.04 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 37-47

Author(s):

Akinwumi Olajumoke ◽

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Babalola Yemisi ◽

Alegbeleye Gabriel ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

Secondary Schools ◽

Information And Communication Technology ◽

Communication Technology ◽

Technology Use ◽

Ict Use ◽

Effective Administration ◽

Lagos State ◽

Information And Communication ◽

Senior Secondary Schools ◽

Senior Secondary

This study investigated information and communication technology use on effective administration of senior secondary schools. It evaluated the extent of use of the various ICT devices and their influence on the administration of secondary schools. To guide the study, one research question and one hypothesis were tested. The design used for the study was survey design and the population comprised the school administrators involved in the running of the schools on a daily basis and these were the principals, vice- principals and heads of the various subjects’ departments in the public senior schools in Lagos State, Nigeria. The instrument for data collection was a 19-item questionnaire while means and t-test statistics were used for data analysis. Findings from the study showed ICT use has a significant positive influence on the effective administrations of public senior secondary schools in Lagos state. Additionally, the study found that the level of ICT use for administrative purposes in public senior secondary schools in Lagos State was moderate. The ICT devices highly utilized were photocopiers and mobile telephones. While printer, computer systems, social media, e-mails services, internet, and scanners were moderately utilized. However, ICT devices like projectors and smart boards were rarely utilized. The study recommends the provision of the necessary ICT equipment and infrastructure in an enabling physical and psychological technological environment for effective public secondary school administration.

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Prevention of childhood unintentional injuries in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review

PLoS ONE ◽

10.1371/journal.pone.0243464 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 15 (12) ◽

pp. e0243464

Author(s):

Anna Tupetz ◽

Kaitlyn Friedman ◽

Duan Zhao ◽

Huipeng Liao ◽

Megan Von Isenburg ◽

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Keyword(s):

Systematic Review ◽

Injury Prevention ◽

Road Traffic ◽

Control Group ◽

Unintentional Injuries ◽

Middle Income ◽

Middle Income Countries ◽

Positive Effects ◽

Low And Middle Income

Injuries are a leading cause of death and disability among children. Numerous injury prevention strategies have been successful in high-income countries, but the majority of unintentional injuries happen to children living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This project aims to delineate the childhood injury prevention initiatives in LMICs. For inclusion, peer-reviewed articles needed to address unintentional injury, include children <18, assess a prevention-related intervention, contain a control group, and be published after 1988. Two pairs of reviewers evaluated articles independently to determine study eligibility. 74 articles were included. 30 studies addressed road traffic injuries, 11 drowning, 8 burns, 3 falls, 8 poisonings, and 21 an unspecified injury type. The findings show positive effects on injury outcome measures following educational interventions, the need for longer follow-up periods after the intervention, the need for effectiveness trials for behavior change, and the need for an increase in injury prevention services in LMICs. This is the first systematic review to summarize the prevention initiatives for all types of childhood unintentional injuries in LMICs. Increased attention and funding are required to go beyond educational initiatives with self-reported measures and little follow-up time to robust interventions that will reduce the global burden of unintentional injuries among children.

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