A qualitative study on the experience of internet outpatient consultation in palliative care for relatives of cancer patients.

Background: The palliative Internet-based outpatient service ensures seamless connectivity and equitable patient care; however, there is a lack of research on service quality, as well as the experiences and perceptions of patients' relatives. The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives and...

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Publicado en:BMC Palliative Care Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 1 - 10
Autores principales: Li, Shuo, Lu, Guijun, Shen, Yongqing, Ye, Jianya, Ji, Jingmin
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Publicado: BioMed Central 4/4/2025
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          Li, Shuo
          Lu, Guijun
          Shen, Yongqing
          Ye, Jianya
          Ji, Jingmin
        affil: https://ror.org/050nfgr37 Department of nursing, Beijing Tsinghua Changgung Hospital, School of Clinical Medicine, Tsinghua Medicine, Tsinghua University, 102218, Beijing, China
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          Cancer Patients
          Palliative Care
          Internet-Based Intervention
          Outpatient Service
          Extended Family Psychosocial Factors
          Family Attitudes
          Counseling
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          Middle Age
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          Aged, 80 and Over
          Qualitative Studies
          Semi-Structured Interview
          Terminally Ill Patients
          Content Analysis
          Adult: 19-44 years
          Middle Aged: 45-64 years
          Aged: 65+ years
          Aged, 80 & over
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      ab: Background: The palliative Internet-based outpatient service ensures seamless connectivity and equitable patient care; however, there is a lack of research on service quality, as well as the experiences and perceptions of patients' relatives. The aim of this study was to explore the perspectives and experiences of patients' relatives when using the palliative Internet clinic. Methods: A qualitative study involving semi-structured interviews with 13 relatives of terminal cancer patients was conducted, and data were analyzed using content analysis. Results: Relatives reported that they were capable of caring for the patients at home but experienced confusion and challenges in managing their symptoms and addressing their psychological issues. They expressed hope that Internet clinics would provide timely and effective professional guidance to families, easing caregiving burdens and enhancing the quality of home-based care. Conclusions: This study highlights the potential of Internet-based palliative care to enhance the quality of home-based caregiving and reduce caregiver burden. In addition, Internet-based consultations as an alternative to face-to-face consultations offers an appropriate option in palliative care settings.
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