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Abdollahpour S, Mollazadeh S, khadivzadeh T. Design, validation, and Evaluation of the "Mumapp" Virtual Clinic Application and its Effect on Quality of Life in Mothers with Maternal Near Miss: An Exploratory Mixed-Method Study Protocol. Nursing and Midwifery Journal 2025; 23 (4) :25-31
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1- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran & Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
2- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran & Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran ,Tkhadivzadeh@yahoo.com
2- Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran & Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran ,
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Background: Maternal near miss refers to women who nearly die from severe complications during pregnancy, childbirth, or within 42 days postpartum, facing significant physical, psychological, and social challenges. It is essential to offer effective, practical, and affordable solutions to meet the needs of these mothers. This study aims to design and validate the "Mumapp" virtual clinic application and assess its impact on the quality of life for mothers who have experienced maternal near miss.
Methods: This study employs a mixed-methods exploratory design in three phases. The first phase involves a qualitative content analysis study to explore the experiences of women and healthcare providers regarding maternal near miss, identify their needs, and gather data on their expectations for follow-up care via a virtual clinic after hospital discharge. The second phase focuses on developing a virtual clinic application called "Mumapp," incorporating the needs identified from the qualitative findings and a thorough literature review. The third phase consists of a quasi-experimental, single-group pretest–posttest study designed to evaluate the impact of the Mumapp application on the quality of life of mothers who experienced maternal near miss, with assessments conducted at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months post-intervention.
Expected Results: The qualitative findings will define the content and functions of a validated Mumapp prototype. The quasi-experimental phase will provide preliminary estimates of changes in quality of life at three and six months, together with information on application utilization and feasibility.
Discussion: This protocol describes a user-centered virtual clinic designed to address an important gap in structured post-discharge care for maternal near-miss survivors. The study will generate preliminary evidence on the feasibility and potential value of digitally supported, individualized follow-up.
Methods: This study employs a mixed-methods exploratory design in three phases. The first phase involves a qualitative content analysis study to explore the experiences of women and healthcare providers regarding maternal near miss, identify their needs, and gather data on their expectations for follow-up care via a virtual clinic after hospital discharge. The second phase focuses on developing a virtual clinic application called "Mumapp," incorporating the needs identified from the qualitative findings and a thorough literature review. The third phase consists of a quasi-experimental, single-group pretest–posttest study designed to evaluate the impact of the Mumapp application on the quality of life of mothers who experienced maternal near miss, with assessments conducted at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months post-intervention.
Expected Results: The qualitative findings will define the content and functions of a validated Mumapp prototype. The quasi-experimental phase will provide preliminary estimates of changes in quality of life at three and six months, together with information on application utilization and feasibility.
Discussion: This protocol describes a user-centered virtual clinic designed to address an important gap in structured post-discharge care for maternal near-miss survivors. The study will generate preliminary evidence on the feasibility and potential value of digitally supported, individualized follow-up.
Type of Study: Research |
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Digital Nursing
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