The Impact of Video-Mediated Communication on Closed Wound Assessments in Postoperative Consultations: Conversation Analytical Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Research on the use of video-mediated technology for medical consultations is increasing rapidly. Most research in this area is based on questionnaires and focuses on long-term conditions. The few studies that have focused on physical examinations in video consultations indicated that it poses challenges for the participants. The specific activity of wound assessment through video in postsurgery consultations has not yet been studied. Furthermore, a comparative analysis of face-to-face and video settings on the moment-to-moment organization of such an activity is original.

Objective

The aim of this study was to examine the impact of video technology on the procedure of postsurgery wound assessment and its limits.

Methods

We recorded 22 postoperative video c

SUBMITTER: Stommel WJP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7238083 | biostudies-literature | 2020 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature