The usability of Jordan stillbirths and neonatal deaths surveillance (JSANDS) system: results of focus group discussions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Jordan Stillbirths and Neonatal Deaths Surveillance system (JSANDS) is a newly developed system and is currently implemented in five large hospitals in Jordan. This study aimed at exploring the healthcare professionals' perception about the usability of JSANDS.

Methods

A descriptive qualitative approach, using focus group discussions, was adopted. A total of 5 focus groups including 23 focal points were conducted in five participating hospitals in Jordan.

Results

Data analysis identified nine main issues related to the JSANDS system: the system usefulness, the system performance, data quality, the system limitations, human rights, female empowerment, nurses' competencies strengthened, the sustainability of the JSANDS, and COVID-19 impact on the system. User

SUBMITTER: Khader YS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7937354 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature