TB Research

Validity of the TBApp mobile application for self-care management for people with tuberculosis

Assis LBO, Silva DMGVD, Silva Junior JMD, Santos ERD, Pinheiro JDS, Sacramento DS, Oliveira HJH, Sicsú AN

Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2024-06

Abstract

Objectives to describe the validity process of the TBApp mobile application for self-care management for people with tuberculosis linked to Primary Health Care. Methods methodological research developed with ten expert judges, carried out virtually. The application was assessed in relation to content and technology quality in seven domains (objectivity; structure and appearance; relevance; functionality; reliability; usability; and efficiency), using an instrument with a Likert scale. Results TBApp was considered valid, relevant, functional, reliable and effective by expert judges. The objectives, structure and presentation and relevance domains presented an overall Content Validity Index of 0.93, and the functionality, reliability, usability and efficiency domains presented characteristics and sub-characteristics values greater than 0.80. Conclusions TBApp is a creative and innovative tool that can be used by people with TB and disseminated in the scientific community.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Tuberculosis
  • Self Care
  • Reproducibility of Results
  • Mobile Applications
  • Surveys and Questionnaires