Unified communication to reach vulnerable mothers

The feasibility of using a mobile text to reach vulnerable patient groups was assessed in this study. A total of 121 pregnant or postnatal women were randomly asked to complete a questionnaire. The questionnaire was given to them in the antenatal clinic, postnatal ward, antenatal ward or in the day...

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Published inJournal of obstetrics and gynaecology Vol. 31; no. 2; p. 122
Main Authors Tezcan, B, Von Rege, I, Henkson, H, Oteng-Ntim, E
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.02.2011
Subjects
Cell Phone - statistics & numerical data
Communication
Female
Humans
Language
Maternal Health Services - methods
Pregnancy
Reminder Systems
Socioeconomic Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Vulnerable Populations - statistics & numerical data
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Summary:The feasibility of using a mobile text to reach vulnerable patient groups was assessed in this study. A total of 121 pregnant or postnatal women were randomly asked to complete a questionnaire. The questionnaire was given to them in the antenatal clinic, postnatal ward, antenatal ward or in the day assessment unit at St Thomas' Hospital, London. The forms were collected and analysed using an Excel database. The results of this survey show that mobile technology is readily available for 97% of the obstetric population. In mothers from vulnerable groups and in mothers from deprived areas, 61% possessed 3rd generation mobile technology. The majority of mothers surveyed wanted their care supplemented by the use of their mobile phones.
ISSN:1364-6893
DOI:10.3109/01443615.2010.542515