Smart Glasses for Anesthesia Care: Initial Focus Group Interviews with Specialized Health Care Professionals

BACKGROUND In cancer settings, relatives are often seen as a resource as they are able to support the patient and remember information during hospitalization. However, geographic distance to hospitals, work, and family obligations are reasons that may cause difficulties for relatives’ physical participation during hospitalization. This provided inspiration to uncover the possibility of telehealth care in connection with enabling participation by relatives during patient rounds. Telehealth is used advantageously in health care systems but is also at risk of failing during the implementation process because of, for instance, health care professionals’ resistance to change. Research on the implications for health care professionals in involving relatives’ participation through virtual presence during patient rounds is limited. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate health care professionals’ experiences in using and implementing technology to involve relatives during video-consulted patient rounds. METHODS The design was a qualitative approach. Methods used were focus group interviews, short open interviews, and field observations of health care professionals working at a cancer department. The text material was analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis. RESULTS Field observational studies were conducted for 15 days, yielding 75 hours of observation. A total of 14 sessions of video-consulted patient rounds were observed and 15 pages of field notes written, along with 8 short open interviews with physicians, nurses, and staff from management. Moreover, 2 focus group interviews with 9 health care professionals were conducted. Health care professionals experienced the use of technology as a way to facilitate involvement of the patient’s relatives, without them being physically present. Moreover, it raised questions about whether this way of conducting patient rounds could address the needs of both the patients and the relatives. Time, culture, and change of work routines were found to be the major barriers when implementing new technology involving relatives. CONCLUSIONS This study identified a double change by introducing both new technology and virtual participation by relatives at the same time. The change had consequences on health care professionals’ work routines with regard to work load, culture, and organization because of the complexity in health care systems.

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Nursing staff’s experience of appearance issues in various nursing situations

BMC Nursing ◽

10.1186/s12912-021-00731-y ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 20 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Åsa Bringsén ◽

Johanna Sjöbeck ◽

Pia Petersson

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Focus Group ◽

Nursing Staff ◽

Thematic Analysis ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Knowledge Development ◽

Research Approach ◽

Focus Group Interviews ◽

Professional Nursing ◽

Group Interviews

Abstract Background Health care professionals frequently interact with unknown patients in a process involving appearance-based judgements and priority-setting, all of which has an effect on health care equality. The healthcare provider–patient interaction is also highly relevant for the awareness and support of patients’ appearance concerns, with an associated possibility for improving patients’ satisfaction with their appearance and health. The aim was therefore to explore nursing staff’s experience of patients’ appearance issues in various nursing situations, with the purpose to facilitate awareness raising and knowledge development. Method A qualitative research approach with focus group interviews was chosen due to the exploratory aim of the study. Five semi-structured focus group interviews were conducted with 24 nursing staff in total (19 women and five men). The participants’ ages varied (20 to 45 years) as did their professional nursing experience. The interviews lasted approximately one hour, were digitally recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed through thematic analysis. Results The thematic analysis resulted in the two themes Patient perspective and Professional nursing role, with associated subthemes. The findings showed the importance and impact of appearance issues in nursing situations and how these are linked to the health of the patients. Some groups of patients were identified as more vulnerable than others, which was associated with health care inequalities and health disparities. Value-based strategies along with knowledge, and skills for holistic person-centred care were identified as important resources for the development of appearance-related awareness and support in various nursing situations. Conclusion Strategies for improvement can be realised through the educational system for nursing staff, but mainly by using collective reflective learning forums in different workplaces. An empowerment approach is considered a useful framework for the implementation of holistic person-centred care, functioning as a resource for appearance-related awareness and support in various nursing situations. However, more research is needed on the complex and challenging phenomenon of appearance issues in nursing situations. Knowledge development related to successful person-centred strategies for appearance-related awareness and support is important, especially strategies with a salutogenic perspective.

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Informing the Children When a Parent Is Diagnosed as Having Multiple Sclerosis

International Journal of MS Care ◽

10.7224/1537-2073.2013-047 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 17 (1) ◽

pp. 42-48 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Ylva Nilsagård ◽

Katrin Boström

Keyword(s):

Multiple Sclerosis ◽

Health Care ◽

Focus Group ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Health Care Services ◽

Disease Course ◽

Focus Group Interviews ◽

Care Services ◽

Disease Information ◽

Group Interviews

Background: The aim of this study was to gain an understanding of how health-care services can support the empowerment of children when a parent is diagnosed as having multiple sclerosis (MS). The study focuses on what information parents with MS, their partners, and their children desire from health-care professionals. Methods: Focus group interviews were conducted with nine adolescents, nine parents with diagnosed MS, and five partners representing members of ten families. Results: The main finding was that parents with MS, their partners, and the adolescents stressed their need to be well informed about the disease. Information should be provided at the time of diagnosis and then offered regularly throughout the disease course. The information should be suited to the recipient's level of maturity and individualized to reflect the parent's clinical picture. Conclusions: It is usually beneficial for children if their parents feel informed about the illness and encourage their children to ask questions and discuss the situation. This knowledge, gained from several sources, is likely to be of value for health-care professionals and their ongoing efforts to improve services for parents with MS, their partners, and their children.

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Interprofessional Learning Through Shadowing in Rehabilitations Department: A Qualitative Study of the Student´s Placement in Hospital Setting

European Scientific Journal ESJ ◽

10.19044/esj.2017.v13n28p1 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 13 (28) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Synnove Hofseth Almas ◽

Halvard Nilsen ◽

Randi Spjutoy ◽

Froydis Vasset

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Focus Group ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Hospital Setting ◽

Collaborative Practice ◽

Physical Medicine ◽

Focus Group Interviews ◽

Interprofessional Learning ◽

Roles And Responsibilities ◽

Group Interviews

Interprofessional collaborative learning (IPL) is a requirement in health and social education, primary in student placements. This study explored IPL as shadowing with seven participants at a department of physical medicine and rehabilitation in a hospital. Seven participants were divided into two groups (n=3; n=4) when caring for two patients. Both groups wrote a rehabilitation plan together with the patients. In a submitted template, the students reflected on roles and responsibilities of health care professionals. To examine how the informants expressed their experiences of IPL, focus group interviews were conducted with each group and transcribed. The focus group transcripts, together with submitted templates, were then analysed using Giorgis’ model of content analysis. All informants expressed that IPL led to acquired knowledge about each other’s responsibilities in healthcare. Participants were aware of differences and similarities between their responsibilities. They reported that leadership and communication are prerequisites for collaborative practice.

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Patients’ and Health Care Professionals’ Perceptions of the Potential of Using the Digital Diabetes Questionnaire to Prepare for Diabetes Care Meetings: Qualitative Focus Group Interview Study

Journal of Medical Internet Research ◽

10.2196/17504 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 22 (8) ◽

pp. e17504 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Katarina Eeg-Olofsson ◽

Unn-Britt Johansson ◽

Ebba Linder ◽

Janeth Leksell

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Focus Group ◽

Diabetes Care ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Digital Technology ◽

Focus Group Interview ◽

Diabetes Management ◽

Focus Group Interviews ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Group Interviews

Background In effective diabetes management, it is important that providers and health care systems prioritize the delivery of patient-centered care and that they are respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences and barriers. Objective The objective of the study was to conduct focus group interviews to capture patients’ and health care professionals’ perceptions and attitudes regarding digital technology and to explore how the digital Diabetes Questionnaire can be used to support patient participation in diabetes care, as a basis for an implementation study. Methods A qualitative study was conducted with six focus group discussions with diabetes specialist nurses and medical doctors (n=29) and four focus group discussions with individuals with diabetes (n=23). A semistructured focus group interview guide was developed, including probing questions. The data were transcribed verbatim, and qualitative content analysis was performed using an inductive approach. Results Two main categories were revealed by the qualitative analysis: perceptions of digital technology and the digital questionnaire in diabetes management and care and perceptions of participation in diabetes care. An overarching theme that emerged from the focus group interviews was patients’ and professionals’ involvement in diabetes care using digital tools. Conclusions The analysis identified important factors to consider when introducing the digital Diabetes Questionnaire in clinical use. Both professionals and patients need support and training in the practical implementation of the digital questionnaire, as well as the opportunity to provide feedback on the questionnaire answers.

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Patients’ and Health Care Professionals’ Perceptions of the Potential of Using the Digital Diabetes Questionnaire to Prepare for Diabetes Care Meetings: Qualitative Focus Group Interview Study (Preprint)

10.2196/preprints.17504 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Katarina Eeg-Olofsson ◽

Unn-Britt Johansson ◽

Ebba Linder ◽

Janeth Leksell

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Focus Group ◽

Diabetes Care ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Digital Technology ◽

Focus Group Interview ◽

Diabetes Management ◽

Focus Group Interviews ◽

Group Discussions ◽

Group Interviews

BACKGROUND In effective diabetes management, it is important that providers and health care systems prioritize the delivery of patient-centered care and that they are respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences and barriers. OBJECTIVE The objective of the study was to conduct focus group interviews to capture patients’ and health care professionals’ perceptions and attitudes regarding digital technology and to explore how the digital Diabetes Questionnaire can be used to support patient participation in diabetes care, as a basis for an implementation study. METHODS A qualitative study was conducted with six focus group discussions with diabetes specialist nurses and medical doctors (n=29) and four focus group discussions with individuals with diabetes (n=23). A semistructured focus group interview guide was developed, including probing questions. The data were transcribed verbatim, and qualitative content analysis was performed using an inductive approach. RESULTS Two main categories were revealed by the qualitative analysis: perceptions of digital technology and the digital questionnaire in diabetes management and care and perceptions of participation in diabetes care. An overarching theme that emerged from the focus group interviews was patients’ and professionals’ involvement in diabetes care using digital tools. CONCLUSIONS The analysis identified important factors to consider when introducing the digital Diabetes Questionnaire in clinical use. Both professionals and patients need support and training in the practical implementation of the digital questionnaire, as well as the opportunity to provide feedback on the questionnaire answers.

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Smart Glasses for Caring Situations in Complex Care Environments: Scoping Review

JMIR mhealth and uhealth ◽

10.2196/16055 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (4) ◽

pp. e16055

Author(s):

Charlotte Romare ◽

Lisa Skär

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Scoping Review ◽

Health Care Professionals ◽

Qualitative Content Analysis ◽

High Tech ◽

Anesthesia Care ◽

Complex Care ◽

Smart Glasses

Background Anesthesia departments and intensive care units represent two advanced, high-tech, and complex care environments. Health care in those environments involves different types of technology to provide safe, high-quality care. Smart glasses have previously been used in different health care settings and have been suggested to assist health care professionals in numerous areas. However, smart glasses in the complex contexts of anesthesia care and intensive care are new and innovative. An overview of existing research related to these contexts is needed before implementing smart glasses into complex care environments. Objective The aim of this study was to highlight potential benefits and limitations with health care professionals' use of smart glasses in situations occurring in complex care environments. Methods A scoping review with six steps was conducted to fulfill the objective. Database searches were conducted in PubMed and Scopus; original articles about health care professionals’ use of smart glasses in complex care environments and/or situations occurring in those environments were included. The searches yielded a total of 20 articles that were included in the review. Results Three categories were created during the qualitative content analysis: (1) smart glasses as a versatile tool that offers opportunities and challenges, (2) smart glasses entail positive and negative impacts on health care professionals, and (3) smart glasses' quality of use provides facilities and leaves room for improvement. Smart glasses were found to be both a helpful tool and a hindrance in caring situations that might occur in complex care environments. This review provides an increased understanding about different situations where smart glasses might be used by health care professionals in clinical practice in anesthesia care and intensive care; however, research about smart glasses in clinical complex care environments is limited. Conclusions Thoughtful implementation and improved hardware are needed to meet health care professionals’ needs. New technology brings challenges; more research is required to elucidate how smart glasses affect patient safety, health care professionals, and quality of care in complex care environments.

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The Use of Focus Group Interviews in Pediatric Health Care Research

Journal of Pediatric Psychology ◽

10.1093/jpepsy/27.1.47 ◽

2002 ◽

Vol 27 (1) ◽

pp. 47-57 ◽

Cited By ~ 186

Author(s):

C. M. Heary

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Focus Group ◽

Health Care Research ◽

Focus Group Interviews ◽

Pediatric Health ◽

Care Research ◽

Pediatric Health Care ◽

Group Interviews

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Clinical Dental Hygienists’ Experience of the Prevention Based Incremental Oral Health Care: Applying Focus Group Interviews

Journal of dental hygiene science ◽

10.17135/jdhs.2020.20.2.107 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 20 (2) ◽

pp. 107-117

Author(s):

Soo-Myoung Bae ◽

Hyo-Jin Lee ◽

Bo-Mi Shin

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Oral Health ◽

Focus Group ◽

Oral Health Care ◽

Dental Hygienists ◽

Focus Group Interviews ◽

Group Interviews

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Challenges in Disability Management of Long-Term Sick Workers

International Journal of Disability Management ◽

10.1375/jdmr.2.2.47 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 47-56 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Marianne Hedlund ◽

Bodil J. Landstad ◽

Christian Wendelborg

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Focus Group ◽

Welfare State ◽

Health Care Providers ◽

Disability Management ◽

Care Providers ◽

Focus Group Interviews ◽

Rehabilitation System ◽

Group Interviews

AbstractIn Norway various welfare state authorities assist in disability management (DM) of long-term sick workers. This study provides empirical-based knowledge about the Norwegian DM process. The data are based on focus-group interviews with health care providers and case-workers in welfare state authorities. A key issue outlined in this article is that long-term sick workers can easily become ‘stuck’ in the rehabilitation system. The focus is on topics that can explain difficulties of re-employing long-term sick workers. Furthermore, we look at what challenges are typical for DM of these workers in Norway, with respect to re-employment issues.

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