Archana Pandey Bista, Jamuna Adhikari, Bimala Kumari Shah, Kalpana Poudel, Bhagwati Kc, Apsara Pandey
Experience of Mindfulness Meditations Based on Stress Reduction among Undergraduate Nursing Students, Chitwan, Nepal
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council
mobile health apps risk widening health disparities overlook digital inclusion digital divide encompassing access familiarity readiness poses significant barrier medical interventions existing literature lacks exploration digital divides contributing factors hence data needed comprehend challenges developing inclusive health apps created survey gauge internet smartphone access smartphone familiarity readiness using mobile health apps among caregivers pediatric patients tertiary care openended questions solicited feedback suggestions mobile health applications responses categorized similarity compared developed patient partners survey underwent cognitive testing piloting accuracy data 209 respondents showed 23 affected digital divide mainly due unfamiliarity digital skills among 49 short text responses health app concerns 31 mentioned security confidentiality 7 mentioning impersonal nature apps desired features included messaging healthcare providers scheduling task reminders simplicity study underscores digital divide among caregivers pediatric patients nearly quarter affected primarily due lack digital comfort respondents emphasized userfriendliness online security health apps future apps prioritize digital inclusion addressing significant barriers carefully considering patient family concerns