Development and testing of a remote hybrid SMS/web-based perioperative messenger: A mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Perioperative messengers as tools for hospitals to communicate with patients' loved ones during surgery have been described in form of pagers, SMS, email, and apps. The approach of combining multiple means of communication to create a secure and reliable messenger promises several advantages and has not been investigated to date.

Objective

The aim was to develop and test the technical feasibility and acceptance of a remote hybrid SMS/web-based perioperative messenger that keeps patients' loved ones informed around the time of surgery.

Methods

Three focus groups were held with six physicians, five nurses, and 11 members of the Austrian Patient Council separately to understand their concerns and needs regarding the perioperative messenger. Their input was use

SUBMITTER: Hribersek M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11648015 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature