Development and Assessment of User Acceptability of a Clinical Nursing Mobile Application Tool for Patient Follow-Up in Lusaka, Zambia

Abstract

This study aimed to develop and assess user acceptability of a clinical nursing mobile application tool (CNMAT) to enhance follow-up care for patients in Lusaka, Zambia. A mixed-methods sequential exploratory design was employed, involving three phases: exploration of nursing procedures for home-based case, CNMAT design and prototyping, and user acceptance assessment. This write-up focuses on phase one which involves the exploring suitable clinical nursing care procedures for the CNMAT and assessing the intention to use the CNMAT through in-depth interviews with 13 clinical nurses. Findings suggest that a wide range of nursing procedures can be safely conducted at home, but successful implementation requires addressing challenges such as limited resources, patient factors, and the need for training and support. The CNMAT offers potential benefits in improving follow-up care, but the research is still ongoing for the subsequent stages.