Mohrbacher N et al.(16) 2015 Web of Science |
To evaluate the mobile applications developed for breastfeeding, available in virtual stores. |
Descriptive study, performed in searches of the characteristics of mobile applications in the virtual stores. Level of evidence-4 |
Most applications are about general baby care and places for breast milk collection; only the breastfeeding solutions explain the dynamics of breastfeeding. |
Breastfeeding information support; screening for breastfeeding, including problems with breastfeeding; identification of location for breast milk pumping. |
Asiodu IV et al. (17) 2015 CINAHL |
To describe the use of social media and mobile applications during the pre- and post-partum periods, in African-American primiparous women and their social network. |
Qualitative study, with interviews and observations of 43 primiparous women and their social support network. Level of evidence- 4 |
The applications showed little information about breastfeeding. The focus is on pre- and post-partum care, growth and development content. |
Information on the practice of breastfeeding in the postpartum period |
White BK et al.(18) 2016 Medline/ PubMed |
To develop an application with information about breastfeeding for parents. |
Methodological study, with the development and assessment of an application based on the Social Cognitive Theory. Level of evidence- 4 |
Contains a digital library with information focused on breastfeeding and infant feeding, sends notifications with messages about breastfeeding, and enables connectivity among mothers. |
Providing, sharing information and discussions on breastfeeding, having the parents as the focus |
White BK et al.(19) 2016 CINAHL |
To describe a multidisciplinary partnership to develop and promote a health promotion application. |
A descriptive study about mobile applications developed with information on breastfeeding and alcohol use. Level of evidence- 4 |
The main resource is a chronometer that indicates when breast milk is free of alcohol. |
Sharing the application enabled women who use alcohol access to information on alcohol consumption and breastfeeding. |
Demirci JR et al.(20) 2017 Medline/PubMed |
To describe the feasibility and acceptability of a mobile application to track breastfeeding |
Descriptive study, from the observation of the behavior and thinking of primiparous women about breastfeeding, over 8 weeks. Level of evidence- 4 |
Data collection on feeding and breastfeeding, such as: time, duration, volume, comments, thoughts and experiences (success, problems, and unexpected events). |
Information about breastfeeding and problems experienced by postpartum participants. Development of a text message program to support those who are breastfeeding. |
Demirci JR et al.(21) 2017 Scopus |
To track real-time behavior and experiences of breastfeeding. |
Observational, descriptive study, performed by downloading the BabyConnect application, and use of an ecological momentary assessment tool (EMA). Level of evidence - 4 |
Extensive amount of information and possibility of sharing, about infant feeding and breastfeeding. |
Obtaining data on breastfeeding time, last breast used, duration, milk volume and pumping intervals, experiences, problems, concerns and barriers with breastfeeding. |
Guyon A et al.(22) 2016 Scopus |
To describe the health and nutrition monitoring system based on a mobile application. |
A descriptive study in which a digital data collection platform was used. Level of evidence - 4 |
Ability to receive, store, and transfer data information, through a storage cloud for download and analysis. |
Information on breastfeeding promotion and initiation of complementary feeding. |
Hägi-Pedersen MB et al.(23) 2017 Web of Science |
To test the effects of video assessment using the application program (PreHomeCare) compared to the effect of hospital visits |
A quantitative and randomized controlled trial, in which 80 participants received one application and one infant scale, and 80 received standardized hospital visits. Level of evidence- 2 |
Addressed knowledge about breastfeeding, position for breastfeeding, participatory videos, data recording, message sending, access to history, and sharing. |
The application provides access to guidance 24 hours a day, addressing three components, including breastfeeding and breastfeeding positions. |
Balakrishnan B et al.(24) 2016 Medline/Pubmed |
To evaluate the effectiveness of the mHealth Continuity of Care Services (CCS) platform for strengthening maternal and child services. |
Experimental quantitative study based on the CCS application, by means of providing health services and obtaining information; among them, the early initiation of breastfeeding and complementary feeding, compared to other castes of India. Level of evidence - 3 |
The application has specific units for registration of pregnancy, puerperium, the practice of exclusive breastfeeding, among others. It has a home-visit planner, a feature that helps with data collection, and real-time transmission to the central database. |
The early initiation of breastfeeding was higher in the intervention group than in the control group, and approximately 41% of the children began complementary feeding at an opportune time. |