METHODS: This study was exploratory sequential mixed methods research. A qualitative study was first conducted in order to gain an in-depth understanding about user\'s perception of MitraTB application through in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed through coding and categorizing. Based on qualitative finding, a questionnaire was developed and used in the following quantitative study. A cross sectional study was then conducted in quantitative phase. Data were analyzed using Rasch modeling.
RESULTS: The design of the MitraTB application looks simple and attractive to users. This application is useful to make it easier for private practitioners to report TB cases and it is easy to use. Respondents can accept the MitraTB application well. Most respondents have good perception about MitraTB application in dimensions; design (56.25%), usefulness (69.79%), ease of use (55.20%), and acceptance (73.96%).
CONCLUSIONS: MitraTB application has a good design feature, useful, easy to use, and acceptable. This application facilitates the private sector to be involved in the TB program by reporting TB cases. Follow-up and local regulations are required for the continued use of this application.
方法:本研究为探索性序贯混合方法研究。首先进行了定性研究,以便通过深入访谈深入了解用户对MitraTB应用的看法。通过编码和分类对数据进行分析。基于定性发现,在以下定量研究中开发并使用了问卷。然后在定量阶段进行横断面研究。使用Rasch建模分析数据。
结果:MitraTB应用程序的设计看起来很简单,对用户很有吸引力。此应用程序是有用的,使它更容易为私人从业者报告结核病病例,它是易于使用。受访者可以很好地接受MitraTB申请。大多数受访者对MitraTB应用在尺寸方面有良好的认识;设计(56.25%),有用性(69.79%),易用性(55.20%),和验收(73.96%)。
结论:MitraTB应用程序具有良好的设计功能,有用的,易于使用,并且可以接受。此应用程序通过报告结核病病例来促进私营部门参与结核病计划。持续使用此应用程序需要后续和当地法规。