Smartphone Application “KesPro-P” for Reproductive Health Nursing Practicum: Design and Development
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26911/thejmch.2026.11.05.03Abstract
Background: There is evidence that smartphone applications are useful for nursing education. The use of smartphone technologies and applications in the medical and nursing fields is increasing. Regarding the usage of smartphone applications for patient care and education, nurses and nursing students have good perspectives This study aimed to describe the design and development process for the “KesPro-P” smartphone application, which is intended to instruct nursing students in laboratory practice reproductive health nursing.
Subjects and Method: This is applied‑developmental study, conducted from April to October 2023, which has seven steps of technological tool creation, analysis, and development. After performing a thorough analysis of the relevant literature, we attempt to select parts, content, and an appealing design for the application. Potential application users, media specialists, and material experts participated in the study.
Results: Three Reproductive Health Nursing practicum topics—pregnancy assessment, Poedji Rochjati Scoring Card, and Maternal Emergency Screenin (MES)—are included in an application named “KesPro-P”. Students may download and use the program from the Playstore. The app offers quizzes, theoretical concepts and scientific articles to help users understand Evidence Based Nursing (EBN).
Conclusion: The application helps nursing students learn interactively. In order for the application to satisfy all practicum competencies, it is advised that practicum content be added.
Keywords:
Educational technology, Nursing education, Nursing student, Smartphone ApplicationHow to Cite
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