Design and Development of the Midwifery Emergency Guidelines Application in the Islands (Si-PK3) as an Alternative Management Guide Maternal Emergency for Midwives in the Archipelago

Abstract

The success of maternal health programs is assessed through the main indicator Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR). Emergency treatment during the birthing process can determine the survival of the mother and baby. Currently, the referral system that has been regulated by the government at various levels cannot be implemented properly because it is hampered by geographical areas and facilities and infrastructure in the area. The referral flow via land and sea is a typical archipelagic referral flow. Therefore, technological innovation is needed that can support technical implementation in the field. The technological innovation developed in this research is an Android application called the Midwifery Emergency Guidelines Application in the Islands (si-PK3). This research aims to develop si-PK3 as a guide for midwives in handling maternal emergencies in island areas. This type of research is Research and Development (R&D) research. The results of the material expert trial obtained a score of 88.57% and for IT experts a score of 81.25% was obtained. The results of the analysis of the dimensions of respondent satisfaction with the PK3 application showed that in general, respondent satisfaction was in the very satisfied category (92.3%). This research produced a product in the form of an application for the Midwifery Emergency Guidelines in the Islands (Si-PK3)