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The rapid use of technology in lecture activities, especially the use of interactive multimedia since the pandemic conditions and until now, has attracted researchers to comprehensively analyze patterns of interactive multimedia utilization. This study aims to provide information on the pattern of interactive multimedia utilization and its development to date. The research method adopted a qualitative design, through a review of various studies from 2020 to 2023, and a literature search using the free Publish or Perish program. Further reduction and screening processes were carried out using the PRISMA method. The final results of the articles that have been selected are then mapped and codified with NVivo Pro 12 program, including the development and use of interactive multimedia in universities. In the development of interactive multimedia in the university, literature is grouped into forms of interactive multimedia and tools in designing interactive multimedia. The use of interactive multimedia in institutions is grouped into two, including the types of interactive multimedia used and how the impact of the use of interactive multimedia on lecture activities. Results obtained 1) Multimedia forms developed in universities include E-modules, Software, Websites, Android applications, Autoplay, Classpoint, E-learning, and tutorial models; 2) equipment in designing interactive multimedia including Kwisoft Flopbook Maker, live streaming, Macromedia Flash, Microsoft Way, Moodle, Adobe Flash Professional CS6.5, App Inventor 2, Autocad, Power Point, and Courselab 2.4; 3) types of interactive multimedia used in learning activities in universities include Android applications, Macromedia Flash, Lectora Inspire software, Adobe Flash, Adobe Premiere, and E-learning; 4) The effect of interactive multimedia on lecture activities can increase interest or motivation, also have an impact on student achievement.
The rapid use of technology in lecture activities, especially the use of interactive multimedia since the pandemic conditions and until now, has attracted researchers to comprehensively analyze patterns of interactive multimedia utilization. This study aims to provide information on the pattern of interactive multimedia utilization and its development to date. The research method adopted a qualitative design, through a review of various studies from 2020 to 2023, and a literature search using the free Publish or Perish program. Further reduction and screening processes were carried out using the PRISMA method. The final results of the articles that have been selected are then mapped and codified with NVivo Pro 12 program, including the development and use of interactive multimedia in universities. In the development of interactive multimedia in the university, literature is grouped into forms of interactive multimedia and tools in designing interactive multimedia. The use of interactive multimedia in institutions is grouped into two, including the types of interactive multimedia used and how the impact of the use of interactive multimedia on lecture activities. Results obtained 1) Multimedia forms developed in universities include E-modules, Software, Websites, Android applications, Autoplay, Classpoint, E-learning, and tutorial models; 2) equipment in designing interactive multimedia including Kwisoft Flopbook Maker, live streaming, Macromedia Flash, Microsoft Way, Moodle, Adobe Flash Professional CS6.5, App Inventor 2, Autocad, Power Point, and Courselab 2.4; 3) types of interactive multimedia used in learning activities in universities include Android applications, Macromedia Flash, Lectora Inspire software, Adobe Flash, Adobe Premiere, and E-learning; 4) The effect of interactive multimedia on lecture activities can increase interest or motivation, also have an impact on student achievement.
Background Health apps are increasingly recognized as crucial tools for enhancing health care delivery. Many countries, particularly those in sub-Saharan Africa, can substantially benefit from using health apps to support self-management and thus help to achieve universal health coverage and the third sustainable development goal. However, most health apps published in app stores are of unknown or poor quality, which poses a risk to patient safety. Regulatory standards and guidance can help address this risk and promote patient safety. Objective This review aims to assess the regulatory standards and guidance for health apps supporting evidence-based best practices in sub-Saharan Africa with a focus on self-management. Methods A methodological framework for scoping reviews was applied. A search strategy was built and applied across the following databases, gray literature sources, and institutional websites: PubMed, Scopus, World Health Organization (WHO) African Index Medicus, OpenGrey, WHO Regional Office for Africa Library, ICTworks, WHO Directory of eHealth policies, HIS Strengthening Resource Center, International Telecommunication Union, Ministry of Health websites, and Google. The search covered the period between January 2005 and January 2024. The findings were analyzed using a deductive descriptive content analysis. The policy analysis framework was adapted and used to organize the findings. The Reporting Items for Stakeholder Analysis tool guided the identification and mapping of key stakeholders based on their roles in regulating health apps for self-management. Results The study included 49 documents from 31 sub-Saharan African countries. While all the documents were relevant for stakeholder identification and mapping, only 3 regulatory standards and guidance contained relevant information on regulation of health apps. These standards and guidance primarily aimed to build mutual trust; promote integration, inclusion, and equitable access to services; and address implementation issues and poor coordination. They provided guidance on systems quality, software acquisition and maintenance, security measures, data exchange, interoperability and integration, involvement of relevant stakeholders, and equitable access to services. To enhance implementation, the standards highlight that legal authority, coordination of activities, building capacity, and monitoring and evaluation are required. A number of stakeholders, including governments, regulatory bodies, funders, intergovernmental and nongovernmental organizations, academia, and the health care community, were identified to play key roles in regulating health apps. Conclusions Health apps have huge potential to support self-management in sub-Saharan Africa, but the lack of regulatory standards and guidance constitutes a major barrier. Hence, for these apps to be safely and effectively integrated into health care, more attention should be given to regulation. Learning from countries with effective regulations can help sub-Saharan Africa build a more robust and responsive regulatory system, ensuring the safe and beneficial use of health apps across the region. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) RR2-10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025714
BACKGROUND Health apps are increasingly seen as key to supporting healthcare delivery in its various aspects from communication, patient education, and decision support to self-management. For all countries and especially low- and middle-income ones including those in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), health apps could play a vital role. However, most health apps published in App stores are of unknown or poor quality with a high risk of compromising patient safety. Regulatory standards ensure quality assurance and guidance for the overall beneficial use of a (new) technology in healthcare thus promoting patient safety. OBJECTIVE This scoping review aimed to assess regulatory standards and guidance in SSA for health apps that would support evidence-based best practices, particularly for self-management. METHODS The study adopted the scoping review methodological framework developed by Arksey and O’Malley. Databases and repositories were searched including Scopus, OPENGREY, WHO Regional Office for Africa Library, African Index Medicus, WHO Directory of eHealth Policies Survey, the HIS Strengthening Resource Centre, and ICTWorks. Institutional websites (WHO, ITU and Ministries of Health) and Google were also searched. The findings were analysed using deductive descriptive qualitative content analysis. The policy analysis framework (content, context, process and actors) was adapted and used to organise the findings. The RISA (Reporting Items for Stakeholder Analysis) tool guided the identification and mapping of key stakeholders based on their potential roles in regulating the use of health apps for patient self-management. RESULTS A total of 48 documents (five standalone regulatory standards, 35 national policies/strategies, and eight other related documents), from 31 SSA countries were included. All 48 documents provided relevant information for stakeholder identification and mapping; however, only three included regulatory standards and guidance provided concepts and information relevant to the standardisation and regulation of health apps. Guided by four predefined themes (technical and clinical safety, data protection and security, standards and interoperability, and inclusion and equitable access) identified from literature, deductive subthemes were generated from the three included regulatory standards and guidance, and organised the findings based on adapted ‘content’ and ‘context’ of the policy analysis framework. Additionally, deductive themes and sub-themes were generated and organised under ‘process’ and ‘actors’. For stakeholder identification and mapping, eleven stakeholder categories were identified and mapped based on their roles using the RISA tool as a guide. CONCLUSIONS There are currently no specific national regulatory standards and guidance for health apps. While related standards and guidance may address regulations around technical and clinical safety, data protection and security, and standards and interoperability, they do not sufficiently address inclusion and equitable access to health apps for self-management. CLINICALTRIAL CRD42017071106 INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT RR2-http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025714
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