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Tytuł:
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Qualitative study exploring the feasibility, usability and acceptability of neonatal continuous monitoring technologies at a public tertiary hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
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Autorzy:
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Kinshella MW; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, British Columbia Children's and Women's Hospital and The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada .; Centre for International Child Health, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Naanyu V; School of Arts and Sciences, Moi University, Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
Chomba D; Department of Pediatrics, The Aga Khan University - Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya.
Waiyego M; Department of Pediatrics, Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
Rigg J; Centre for International Child Health, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.; Department of Anesthesiology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Coleman J; Evaluation of Technologies for Neonates in Africa, Seattle, Washington, USA.
Hwang B; Centre for International Child Health, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Ansermino JM; Centre for International Child Health, BC Children's Hospital, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.; Department of Anesthesiology, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Macharia WM; Department of Pediatrics, The Aga Khan University - Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya.
Ginsburg AS; Clinical Trial Center, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA.
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Źródło:
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BMJ open [BMJ Open] 2022 Jan 11; Vol. 12 (1), pp. e053486. Date of Electronic Publication: 2022 Jan 11.
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Typ publikacji:
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Journal Article
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Język:
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English
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Imprint Name(s):
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Original Publication: [London] : BMJ Publishing Group Ltd, 2011-
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MeSH Terms:
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Tertiary Care Centers*
Feasibility Studies ; Female ; Humans ; Infant, Newborn ; Kenya ; Monitoring, Physiologic ; Pregnancy ; Qualitative Research
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Contributed Indexing:
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Keywords: Africa; continuous monitoring technologies; medical technology design; neonate; qualitative research; user perspectives
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Molecular Sequence:
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ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03920761
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Entry Date(s):
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Date Created: 20220112 Date Completed: 20220315 Latest Revision: 20220315
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Update Code:
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20240104
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PubMed Central ID:
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PMC8753390
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DOI:
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10.1136/bmjopen-2021-053486
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PMID:
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35017248
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Objective: To assess the feasibility, usability and acceptability of two non-invasive, multiparameter, continuous physiological monitoring (MCPM) technologies for use in neonates within a resource-constrained healthcare setting in sub-Saharan Africa.
Design: A qualitative study using in-depth interviews and direct observations to describe healthcare professional and caregiver perspectives and experiences with investigational MCPM technologies from EarlySense and Sibel compared with selected reference technologies.
Setting: Pumwani Maternity Hospital is a public, high-volume, tertiary hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
Participants: In-depth interviews were conducted with five healthcare administrators, 12 healthcare providers and 10 caregivers. Direct observations were made of healthcare providers using the technologies on 12 neonates overall.
Results: Design factors like non-invasiveness, portability, ease-of-use and ability to measure multiple vital signs concurrently emerged as key themes supporting the usability and acceptability of the investigational technologies. However, respondents also reported feasibility challenges to implementation, including overcrowding in the neonatal unit, lack of reliable access to electricity and computers, and concerns about cost and maintenance needs. To improve acceptability, respondents highlighted the need for adequate staffing to appropriately engage caregivers and dispel misconceptions about the technologies.
Conclusion: Study participants were positive about the usefulness of the investigational technologies to strengthen clinical care quality and identification of at-risk neonates for better access to timely interventions. These technologies have the potential to improve equity of access to appropriate healthcare services and neonatal outcomes in sub-Saharan African healthcare facilities. However, health system strengthening is also critical to support sustainable uptake of technologies into routine care.
Trial Registration Number: NCT03920761.
Competing Interests: Competing interests: None declared.
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