The Use of Mobile Health Applications in Midwifery and Nursing: A Systematic Review of Theses

Authors : Gizem Çıtak, Hilal Bulduk
Pages : 180-189
Doi:10.16899/jcm.1717270
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Publication Date : 2025-07-31
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Objective: This study aims to systematically examine postgraduate theses on the use of mobile health applications in the fields of midwifery and nursing in Türkiye. Methods: This retrospective, cross-sectional, and descriptive study was conducted by searching the National Thesis Center database of the Council of Higher Education using the keywords “mobile health,” “mobile application,” and “digital health.” A total of 45 theses (11 master’s and 34 doctoral), completed between 2020 and 2025, meeting the inclusion criteria and available in full text were included. Among these, 5 were descriptive, while 40 were quasi-experimental or randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Results: The examined theses indicate that mobile health applications provide multifaceted support in midwifery and nursing, particularly in patient education, monitoring, and clinical decision-making processes. In midwifery, mobile health technologies were found to be effective in prenatal and postnatal follow-up, lactation counseling, and childbirth education, while in nursing, they supported chronic disease management, patient safety, and telehealth services. These applications were shown to improve the quality of patient care, reduce the workload of healthcare professionals, and enhance access to health services. However, several theses also emphasized significant challenges such as data security, patient privacy, technical limitations, and user compliance. Conclusion: Findings demonstrate that mobile health applications are becoming increasingly prevalent in midwifery and nursing, playing a significant role in the digital transformation of healthcare services. For more effective use of these technologies, user-friendly designs should be developed, and further research should be conducted to assess their long-term impact.
Keywords : Mobil sağlık, Mobil Uygulamalar, Ebelik, Hemşirelik, Dijital Sağlık

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