Evaluating the implementation of a patient engagement mHealth application in clinical infection prevention.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Successful implementation of patient engagement (PE) and mHealth could reduce inappropriate catheter use and Catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). Insight into patient acceptance, impact on PE and quality of care, potential barriers and facilitators to the implementation of an mHealth intervention could improve the impact of both current and future infection prevention programs.

Methods

Implementation of the smartphone app "Participatient" was evaluated in four Dutch hospitals. Patient questionnaires assessed the acceptability of the app and its impact. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) were interviewed to evaluate the implementation process.

Results

Acceptability constructs were evaluated positively. PE and quality of care were rated high bef

SUBMITTER: Bentvelsen RG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12615119 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature