Utilization of Text Messages to Supplement Rounding Communication: a Randomized Feasibility Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Fragmented communication with patients and families during hospitalizations often leaves patients confused about the daily plan.

Objective

To pilot a supplemental text message-based platform for improving bidirectional communication about the clinical plan and patients' goals.

Design

Randomized controlled trial PARTICIPANTS: Thirty adult patients, thirty caregivers of pediatric patients, and the interns caring for them on inpatient general medicine and pediatric services.

Interventions

Patients and caregivers were texted or emailed daily to report their personal goal and assess their understanding of the team's clinical plan. Interns were texted daily to report the team's clinical plan and to assess their understanding of the patient's personal goal.

SUBMITTER: Wesevich A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9485328 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature