The results
of a qualitative study conducted by the group have been published online. The
study explored experiences of people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
(COPD), and healthcare professionals, when they participated in a pilot trial
of Telehealth. A combination of qualitative interviews and open-ended
questionnaires were used, and a total of 29 participants were included.
Patients
with COPD were randomised to receive either standard care (a series of home
visits from COPD nurses) or Telehealth. The latter involved entering symptom
and vital sign information into a Telehealth device, and this information was
then transmitted to the COPD nursing team to review and identify any changes in
the patient’s health. Overall patients were very positive about the service
(e.g. feelings of greater safety and reassurance) despite reduced face to face
to contact with COPD nurses. Telehealth may be an acceptable alternative to
more-traditional home visits.
The full
text can be accessed for free via this link.
Written by Claire Bentley and Debbie Fitzsimmons
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