Comparison of Traditional Videos With Telenovelas for Hospice Family Caregivers Education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While research has shown that hospice family caregivers (HFCG) seek additional information related to patient care, pain and symptom management, and self-care, it is unknown how the use of telenovela videos for education in hospice would be received by HFCG.

Objective

To explore HFCG perceived benefits and challenges with the use of telenovelas as compared to traditional educational videos during online support group.

Methods

A mixed methods study with a concurrent triangulated design that analyzed qualitative interviews and YouTube analytics report to identify how viewers responded (number of views and their feedback) to telenovela videos as compared to traditional educational videos.

Results

Among 39 (n = 39) HFCGs, most participants were female (8

SUBMITTER: Cruz-Oliver DM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9058977 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature