Animation supported communication on intensive care; a service improvement initiative.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

COVID-19 has created unique challenges for families of patients admitted to intensive care units. Restricted visiting, language barriers and time constraints have limited communication, resulting in a lack of understanding and anxiety. We introduced digital animations to support communication and assessed the impact on families of patients admitted to intensive care.

Methods

Multi-language animations explaining mechanical ventilation, (www.explainmyprocedure.com/icu) were introduced at two London intensive care units during the COVID-19 pandemic. Web-links were sent by email. Reported understanding of the treatment, its benefits, risks and alternatives was assessed among family contacts of 71 consecutive patients admitted to intensive care; 39 before the animations

SUBMITTER: Wachtl M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9679904 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature