Mobile Videoconferencing for Occupational Therapists' Assessments of Patients' Home Environments Prior to Hospital Discharge: Mixed Methods Feasibility and Comparative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Occupational therapists who work in hospitals need to assess patients' home environment in preparation for hospital discharge in order to provide recommendations (eg, technical aids) to support their independence and safety. Home visits increase performance in everyday activities and decrease the risk of falls; however, in some countries, home visits are rarely made prior to hospital discharge due to the cost and time involved. In most cases, occupational therapists rely on an interview with the patient or a caregiver to assess the home. The use of videoconferencing to assess patients' home environments could be an innovative solution to allow better and more appropriate recommendations.

Objective

The aim of this study was (1) to explore the added value of using m

SUBMITTER: Latulippe K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9297141 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature