A WeChat applet-based national remote emergency system for malignant hyperthermia in China: a usability study

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a rare anesthetic emergency with a high mortality rate in China. We developed a WeChat applet–based National Remote Emergency System for Malignant Hyperthermia (MH-NRES) to provide a real-time emergency system to help Chinese anesthesiologists deal with MH crises. However, it is imperative that close attention should be paid to the usability of the applet.

Purpose

The objectives of this study were to (1) evaluate the usability of the applet-based MH-NRES for anesthesiologists; and (2) to test the validity and reliability of a modified mHealth app usability questionnaire.

Methods

A modified User Version of the Mobile Application Rating Scale (uMARS) was designed. Together with System Usability Scale (SUS) and Post-Study Sy

SUBMITTER: Yu H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10478249 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature