ABSTRACT
1150 Table 1Overview of mean app quality scoresDomain Quality Assessment Subscales Description Mean Rating Score (Standard Deviation) Engagement 3 elements Interesting, appropriately targeted 4.125 (SD 0.182) Functionality 4 elements Performance, usability, navigation, gestural design 4.171 (SD 0.372) Aesthetics 2 elements Layout, visual appeal 4.125 (SD 0.176) Information 3 elements Quality & quantity of information 4.109 (SD 0.172) The overall App quality mean rating was 4.141 (SD 0.27) - RATED GOODThe best-rated domain was functionality (4.171 (SD 0.372)), and the lesser rated domain was information (4.109 (SD 0.172)).In response to the ongoing pandemic, it was also decided to explore the user’s perceptions of how the App assisted in accessing clinical guidelines and supporting the new ways of working introduced as a result of COVID-19.73% of users indicated the App was likely to increase their use of clinical guidelines.70% of users agreed that the mhealth App supported the new ways of working introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.ConclusionsThis project provided a valuable insight into users perception of quality which has informed the further refinement of the App as part of an ongoing PDSA cycle. All domains indicated a quality rating of acceptable and higher. There was a strong indication that the App supported the new ways of working and enhanced access to clinical guidelines and other relevant information.A limitation of this project was its implementation during the acute strain on staff and services due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which may have contributed to the volume of quantitative research responses being smaller than anticipated.References are available on request