Abstract / Description of output
A personal child health record called the eRedBook was recently piloted in the United Kingdom. A qualitative exploratory case study was used to examine how public health nurses engaged or recruited parents and what factors hindered
participation. Interviews and focus groups were conducted with those implementing the eRedBook and those taking part in the pilot study. A range of project documentation was also reviewed. Thematic analysis using the framework approach was applied to draw out themes. Numerous socio-technical factors such as the usability of the software, concerns over data protection and costs, poor digital literacy skills and a lack of Internet connectivity emerged. These barriers need to be addressed before the eRedBook is implemented nationwide.
participation. Interviews and focus groups were conducted with those implementing the eRedBook and those taking part in the pilot study. A range of project documentation was also reviewed. Thematic analysis using the framework approach was applied to draw out themes. Numerous socio-technical factors such as the usability of the software, concerns over data protection and costs, poor digital literacy skills and a lack of Internet connectivity emerged. These barriers need to be addressed before the eRedBook is implemented nationwide.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Studies in Health Technology and Informatics |
| Editors | Walter Sermeus, Paula M. Procter, Patrick Weber |
| Publisher | IOS Press |
| Pages | 971-972 |
| Volume | 225 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781614996583 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781614996576 |
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| Publication status | Published - Jun 2016 |