Communication and role clarity inform TeleICU use: a qualitative analysis of opportunities and barriers in an established program using AACN framework.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Understanding the use of tele-intensive care unit (ICU) services is an essential component in evaluating current practice and informing future use as the adoption and application of teleICU services expands. We sought to explore if novel ways to utilize teleICU services can emerge within an established, consulting-style teleICU model considering the program's flexible, provider-driven operation.

Methods

This was a qualitative study of one teleICU/hospital dyad using semi-structured interviews from a convenience sample of ICU (n = 19) and teleICU (n = 13) nurses. Interviews were analyzed using directed content analysis to identify themes that describe their experiences with teleICU using a deductive codebook developed from an expert consensus (American Association

SUBMITTER: Krupp A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7992609 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature