Comparing face-to-face and telehealth-mediated delivery of a psychoeducational intervention: a case comparison study in hospice.
This case study compared the delivery of a psychoeducational intervention with hospice caregivers, delivered in person and via videophone. This study demonstrates the feasibility of using telehealth tools to deliver interventions in hospice and identified ways or protocols that can be adapted for telehealth delivery. The caregiver expressed satisfaction with the telehealth experience, supporting the value of video communication. The results have laid the framework for further implementation of an ongoing, randomized clinical trial examining the use of telehealth tools for delivery of psychoeducational interventions with hospice caregivers.
Oliver
Debra Parker
DP
Department of Family and Community Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri 65212, USA. oliverdr@health.missouri.edu
Demiris
George
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D017028:Caregivers; D003142:Communication; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006699:Home Care Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D017051:Hospice Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D008875:Middle Aged; D008923:Missouri; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D011340:Problem Solving; D015397:Program Evaluation; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000458:organization & administration*