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The evidence and future potential of WeChat in providing support for Chinese parents of pediatric patients undergoing herniorrhaphy
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posted on 2022-02-28, 04:21 authored by Jun Liu, Xin Zheng, Xuelin Zhang, Zehui Feng, Ming Song, Violeta LopezVioleta LopezIntroduction: Based on the current medical environment in China, this study developed a WeChat-based health education program for parents of children undergoing day surgery herniorrhaphy and evaluated the users’ satisfaction of its usage by adapting the technology acceptance model. Methodology: A descriptive quantitative online design with a researcher-developed Satisfaction Questionnaire was used to survey 198 users in the university-affiliated hospital in China. Results: The users were generally satisfied with the program. The users living in urban areas obtained higher satisfaction (β coefficient = 1.763, p = .006). The users who were satisfied showed high intention to recommend WeChat to other parents. Discussion: In general, WeChat users found the educational program useful, and similar educational intervention can be expanded to other areas in China.
History
Volume
31Issue
2Start Page
114End Page
120Number of Pages
7eISSN
1552-7832ISSN
1043-6596Publisher
SAGEPublisher DOI
Language
enPeer Reviewed
- Yes
Open Access
- No
External Author Affiliations
Hubei University of Medicine, Tongren Hospital of Wuhan University, Jinzhou Medical University, China;Era Eligible
- Yes