EFFECT OF HOME CARE NURSES’ REMOTE CONSULTATION WITH ADVANCED NURSES ON PATIENT SYMPTOMS: A FEASIBILITY STUDY
2024
Effect of Home Care Nurses’ Remote Consultation on Patient Symptoms
Sample size: 10
publication
Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Noguchi-Watanabe Maiko, Yamahana Reiko, Sunada Junko
Primary Institution: Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Hypothesis
Does remote consultation by homecare nurses with advanced nurses improve patient symptoms?
Conclusion
Remote consultations with advanced nurses significantly improved patient symptoms in the majority of cases.
Supporting Evidence
- Nine out of ten cases showed improvement in symptoms after remote consultations.
- Consultations were conducted three times per participant over a month.
Takeaway
Homecare nurses can help patients feel better by talking to specialized nurses over video calls.
Methodology
Homecare nurses consulted with advanced nurses via Zoom about specific patient cases, with consultations occurring three times per case.
Participant Demographics
Homecare nurses in Japan.
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