Survey-based qualitative exploration of user perspectives on the philips visual patient avatar in clinical situation management.

ABSTRACT: Philips Visual Patient Avatar is an innovative approach to patient monitoring. Computer-based simulation studies have shown that it can improve diagnostic accuracy and confidence while reducing perceived workload. Following its integration into clinical practice, we conducted a single-centre qualitative study at the University Hospital Zurich to explore the views of anaesthesia, post-anaesthesia and intensive care providers on their experience with the technology. We used an online survey to assess its contributions in different clinical situations. We analysed the data thematically to identify key themes. Of the 510 healthcare providers contacted, 131 (25.7%) completed the survey and 154 comments were collected. Key themes included the detection of specific vital sign changes, focusing on

SUBMITTER: Radaviciute I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11437179 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature