Evaluation of a Smartphone Application to Reduce Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes in Ethiopia

The safe delivery smartphone application is designed to train midwives and other birth attendants in developing countries in management of normal and complicated deliveries. The application is furthermore intended as a reference tool that could be used during clinical work for example for preparation before attending a birth, in a situation when a complication occurs, or for debriefing and self-evaluation after a complication. The application features four animated videos with clinical instructions of 3-8 minutes duration and written lists of essential obstetric drugs (indications, contraindications, dosage and administration and side effects) and essential equipment for a safe delivery.