Understanding the benefits and limitations of mixing virtual and face-to-face consultations to outpatient palliative care services; a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Covid-19 pandemic led to a rapid increase in the use of virtual consultations across healthcare. Post-pandemic, this use is expected to continue alongside the resumption of traditional face-to-face clinics. At present, research exploring when to use different consultation formats for palliative care patients is limited.

Aim

To understand the benefits and limitations of a blended approach to outpatient palliative care services, to provide recommendations for future care.

Methods

A mixed-methods study. Component 1: an online survey of UK palliative care physicians. Component 2: a qualitative interview study exploring patients' and caregivers' experiences of different consultation formats. Findings from both components were integrated, and recommendations

SUBMITTER: Morris C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552375 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature