J Korean Acad Nurs.  2008 Feb;38(1):152-160. 10.4040/jkan.2008.38.1.152.

Development and Evaluation of an e-Learning Program for Mothers of Premature Infants

• Lee NY
• Kim YH

• KMID: 1405649
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2008.38.1.152

Abstract

PURPOSE: It has been attempted to support mother of premature infants by providing information of premature infant care using e-learning because premature infants need continuous care from birth to after discharge. METHOD: The e-Learning Program for mother of premature was developed with Xpert, Namo web editor, Adobe Photoshop, and PowerPoint and applied for 4 weeks from 4 to 30 September 2006. RESULT: 1) We found that the contents of information which premature infants' need when being in the hospital and after discharge were the definition of a premature infant, orientation of NICU, care of premature infants, care of premature infants' common diseases, the connection of healthcare resources, exchange of information, and the management of rearing stress. 2) The program content consisted of cause of premature birth, comparison to full-term baby, physiology character, orientation of NICU, common health problems, follow up care, infection control, feeding, normal development physically and mentally, weaning method, and vaccination. CONCLUSION: Considering the results, this program for mother of premature is a useful means to provide premature-care information to mothers. This information can be readily accessible and can be varied and complex enough to be able to help mothers to the information and assistance they require.

Keyword

Computer-Assisted Instruction; Education; Premature

MeSH Terms

Adult
Female
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
*Infant, Premature
Internet
Learning
Maternal Behavior
Mother-Child Relations
Mothers/*education
Program Evaluation
Software Design

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  Figure 1 The model for procedure in web based premature infant care program.

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  Figure 2 Analysis of contents.

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  Figure 3 Structure of the program.

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  Figure 4 Page of create an account.

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  Figure 5 Main page.

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  Figure 6 Chatting room.

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  Figure 7 Caring of small baby.

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  Figure 8 Subcontents page.

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  Figure 9 Subcontents page.

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  Figure 10 Self-examination.

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  Figure 11 Print page of growth charts.

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