Nadja Buch Petersson1, Ane Løvendahl Jørgensen2, Dorthe Boe Danbjørg3, Karin Brochstedt Dieperink4. 1. Department of Oncology, Academy of Geriatric Cancer Research (AgeCare), Odense University Hospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000, Odense, Denmark. Electronic address: Nadja.Buch.Petersson@rsyd.dk. 2. Department of Plastic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winsløws vej 4, 5000, Odense, Denmark. Electronic address: Ane.L.Joergensen@rsyd.dk. 3. Department of Hematology, Odense University Hospital, Kløvervænget 6, 5000, Odense, Denmark; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Winsløvparken 19, 5000, Odense, Denmark; CIMT - Centre for Innovative Medical Technology, University of Southern Denmark, Kløvervænget 8C, 5000, Odense, Denmark. Electronic address: dbd@dsr.dk. 4. Department of Oncology, Academy of Geriatric Cancer Research (AgeCare), Odense University Hospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000, Odense, Denmark; Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Winsløvparken 19, 5000, Odense, Denmark; FaCe - Family Focused Healthcare Research Center, Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern, Denmark. Electronic address: Karin.dieperink@rsyd.dk.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study aim to explore how adult patients admitted to an oncology ward experience video-consulted rounds with caregivers as a mean for family involvement. METHODS: The methodological framework for the study was Interpretative phenomenological analysis. Participant observations during video-consulted rounds and semi-structured interviews were conducted between November 2018 and March 2019 at the Department of Oncology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark. RESULTS: 15 patients participated in the study. Overall, patients experienced video-consulted rounds as a satisfactory way of involving their families in rounds while also creating a sense of presence and comfort. Appropriate positioning of stakeholders could influence the experience of virtual rounds. Limitations included the lack of physical care from caregivers, specifically when patients discussed serious matters with health care professionals. Furthermore, patients experienced challenges in reading body language when communicating virtually with their families. CONCLUSION: The study provides important knowledge regarding patients' experiences with video-consulted rounds with caregivers. In concordance with patients' experiences, video-consulted rounds can offer a family centered way to involve caregivers in patient rounds. However, there should be awareness in regard to how the technology is used and to which context it is applied.
PURPOSE: This study aim to explore how adult patients admitted to an oncology ward experience video-consulted rounds with caregivers as a mean for family involvement. METHODS: The methodological framework for the study was Interpretative phenomenological analysis. Participant observations during video-consulted rounds and semi-structured interviews were conducted between November 2018 and March 2019 at the Department of Oncology, Odense University Hospital, Denmark. RESULTS: 15 patients participated in the study. Overall, patients experienced video-consulted rounds as a satisfactory way of involving their families in rounds while also creating a sense of presence and comfort. Appropriate positioning of stakeholders could influence the experience of virtual rounds. Limitations included the lack of physical care from caregivers, specifically when patients discussed serious matters with health care professionals. Furthermore, patients experienced challenges in reading body language when communicating virtually with their families. CONCLUSION: The study provides important knowledge regarding patients' experiences with video-consulted rounds with caregivers. In concordance with patients' experiences, video-consulted rounds can offer a family centered way to involve caregivers in patient rounds. However, there should be awareness in regard to how the technology is used and to which context it is applied.
Authors: Tonya Moyse; Erica Yates; Virgilio Fajardo; Jordan Glorioso-Wible; Jonathan L Schaffer; Lukas M Nystrom; Sandra L Siedlecki Journal: J Patient Exp Date: 2021-12-07