Abstract
BackgroundDespite the benefit maternal education has for women, it needs new tools to increase its effectiveness and scope, in tune with the needs of current users.ObjectiveWe attempted to develop a multifunctional personalized eHealth platform aimed at the self-management of health in relation to maternity, which can be considered a flexible and adaptable maternal education tool.MethodsThe International Patient Decision Aid Standards (IPDAS) were applied. A website prototype was developed for implementation in the public health system using a collaborative action research process, in which experts and patients participate, with qualitative research techniques, as well as focus groups, prioritization, and consensus techniques.ResultsWe have proposed a website that includes (1) systematically updated information related to clinical practice guidelines, (2) interaction between peers and users/professionals, (3) instruments for self-assessment of health needs as a basis for working on counseling, agreement on actions, help in the search for resources, support in decision-making, and monitoring and evaluation of results, and (4) access for women to their clinical data and the option of sharing the data with other health agents. These components, with different access requirements, would be reviewed through iterative cycles depending on the frequency and effectiveness resulting from their use and would be accessible from any digital device.ConclusionsA website that supports maternal education should contain not only information, but also resources for individual attention and social support. Its usefulness for the health and satisfaction of women should be evaluated in various different environments.
Highlights
BackgroundPermanent and sometimes abrupt changes in our societies are undeniable facts, and changes in health, society, and technology often come quickly and simultaneously
The shared decision-making (SDM) model is defined as an approach in which health care professionals and patients make decisions together using the best available evidence
We propose a flexible maternal education tool that will be adapted and adaptable to each population group, offered universally by the public health system, and that supports women continuously throughout the maternity process
Summary
BackgroundPermanent and sometimes abrupt changes in our societies are undeniable facts, and changes in health, society, and technology often come quickly and simultaneously. Results: We have proposed a website that includes (1) systematically updated information related to clinical practice guidelines, (2) interaction between peers and users/professionals, (3) instruments for self-assessment of health needs as a basis for working on counseling, agreement on actions, help in the search for resources, support in decision-making, and monitoring and evaluation of results, and (4) access for women to their clinical data and the option of sharing the data with other health agents These components, with different access requirements, would be reviewed through iterative cycles depending on the frequency and effectiveness resulting from their use and would be accessible from any digital device. Its usefulness for the health and satisfaction of women should be evaluated in various different environments
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