The Impact and Feasibility of a Student-led Program to Connect Patients and Caregivers via Synchronous Audiovisual Technology During Restricted Visitation Policies.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

During the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, hospital visitation restrictions hindered patients' access to vital social support. This study explores the impact and feasibility of a student-led program facilitating audiovisual communication between inpatient rehabilitation patients and their caregivers.

Methods

The study design employed a prospective observational approach, and convenience sampling enrolled 99 participants, including 33 patients, 33 caregivers, and 33 medical students. From September 2021 to March 2022, eligible patients admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation hospital identified a caregiver and participated in a 30-minute audiovisual call organized by a medical student. Post-visit surveys via RedCap were completed by all participants and covered limitations in

SUBMITTER: Levine M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11421397 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature