Background of the Study
Mobile health (mHealth) applications have revolutionized healthcare delivery by enhancing patient engagement and improving health outcomes. These apps provide users with access to a wide range of health-related information, resources, and services, thereby empowering patients to manage their health more effectively.
Statement of the Problem
Despite the potential benefits of mHealth applications, their effectiveness in patient education within Nigerian healthcare settings, particularly at State Specialist Hospital, Kano, remains underexplored. Understanding how these applications influence patient knowledge, behavior, and health outcomes is crucial for optimizing their use in clinical practice.
Objectives of the Study
1. To assess the impact of mHealth applications on patient education at State Specialist Hospital, Kano.
2. To evaluate patient satisfaction with the use of mHealth applications for health education.
3. To identify challenges and barriers to the effective use of mHealth applications in patient education.
Research Questions
1. How do mHealth applications influence patient education at State Specialist Hospital, Kano?
2. What is the level of patient satisfaction with mHealth applications used for health education?
3. What challenges hinder the effective use of mHealth applications in patient education?
Research Hypotheses
1. mHealth applications significantly improve patient education outcomes at State Specialist Hospital, Kano.
2. Patients express high satisfaction with the use of mHealth applications for health education.
3. There are identifiable challenges that impede the effective use of mHealth applications in patient education.
Scope and Limitations of the Study
This study will focus on patients utilizing mHealth applications for education at State Specialist Hospital, Kano. Limitations may include variability in patient access to technology and potential biases in self-reported data.
Definitions of Terms
• mHealth Applications: Mobile applications designed to support health-related activities, including education, monitoring, and communication.
• Patient Education: The process of providing patients with information and resources to enhance their understanding of health conditions and promote self-management.
• Patient Satisfaction: The degree to which patients are content with the healthcare services and tools provided to them.
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