Physicians and nurses experiences of providing care to patients within a mobile care unit - a qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There is a growing need for alternative forms of care to address citizen demands and ensure a competent healthcare workforce across municipalities and regions. One of these forms of care is the use of mobile care units. The aim of the current study was to describe physicians and nurses experiences of providing care to patients within a mobile care unit in Sweden.

Method

Data were collected between March 2022 and January 2023 through qualitative interviews with 14 physicians and nurses employed in various mobile care units in different regions in Sweden. These interviews were transcribed verbatim and subjected to content analysis, with the study adhering to the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR).

Results

The analysis resulted in two main c

SUBMITTER: Teske C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11401412 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature