Study: Apps could improve communication between providers, pregnant patients
MobiHealth News November 1, 2021
The study found only 46% of patients eligible for prophylactic low-dose aspirin due to high-risk factors for preeclampsia had gotten a provider recommendation by 16 weeks gestation.
Many pregnant patients who are at high risk for preeclampsia aren’t receiving recommendations for prophylactic low-dose aspirin, but digital tools could facilitate better communication between patients and providers, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open.
The study used the MyHealthyPregnancy app, which was developed by Naima Health. The study’s authors were cofounders or employees of the company.
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Researchers found only 46% of pregnant patients who were identified as eligible for low-dose aspirin due to reported high risk-factors had received a recommendation from their provider by 16 weeks gestation.
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