Connecting Hospitalized Patients with Their Families : Case Series and Commentary
Joint Authors
Marcin, James P.
Smith, Anthony C.
Dharmar, Madan
Parsapour, Kourosh
McCarthy, Amy K.
Sadorra, Candace K.
Kon, Alexander A.
Farbstein, Aron D.
Carpenter, Janice
Wold, Gary L.
Yang, Hsuan-Hui
Hojman, Nayla M.
Source
International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The overall aim of this project was to ascertain the utilization of a custom-designed telemedicine service for patients to maintain close contact (via videoconference) with family and friends during hospitalization.
We conducted a retrospective chart review of hospitalized patients (primarily children) with extended hospital length of stays.
Telecommunication equipment was used to provide videoconference links from the patient's bedside to friends and family in the community.
Thirty-six cases were managed during a five-year period (2006 to 2010).
The most common reasons for using Family-Link were related to the logistical challenges of traveling to and from the hospital—principally due to distance, time, family commitments, and/or personal cost.
We conclude that videoconferencing provides a solution to some barriers that may limit family presence and participation in care for hospitalized patients, and as a patient-centered innovation is likely to enhance patient and family satisfaction.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Parsapour, Kourosh& Kon, Alexander A.& Dharmar, Madan& McCarthy, Amy K.& Yang, Hsuan-Hui& Smith, Anthony C.…[et al.]. 2011. Connecting Hospitalized Patients with Their Families : Case Series and Commentary. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Parsapour, Kourosh…[et al.]. Connecting Hospitalized Patients with Their Families : Case Series and Commentary. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Parsapour, Kourosh& Kon, Alexander A.& Dharmar, Madan& McCarthy, Amy K.& Yang, Hsuan-Hui& Smith, Anthony C.…[et al.]. Connecting Hospitalized Patients with Their Families : Case Series and Commentary. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499369
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-499369