Feasibility and Acceptability of a Model Disaster Teleconsultation System for Regional Disaster Health Response.

Autor: Boyle, Tehnaz P., Ludy, Stephanie, Meguerdichian, David, Dugas, Julianne N., Drainoni, Mari-Lynn, Litvak, Mark, Bedenbaugh, Rachel T., Schmidt, Lauren, Miller, Kathryn, Biddinger, Paul D., Goralnick, Eric
Předmět:
Zdroj: Telemedicine & e-Health; Apr2023, Vol. 29 Issue 4, p625-632, 8p
Abstrakt: Introduction: The federally funded Region 1 Regional Disaster Health Response System (RDHRS) and the American Burn Association partnered to develop a model regional disaster teleconsultation system within a Medical Emergency Operations Center (MEOC) to support triage and specialty consultation during a no-notice mass casualty incident. Our objective was to test the acceptability and feasibility of a prototype model system in simulated disasters as proof of concept. Methods: We conducted a mixed-methods simulation study using the Technology Acceptance Model framework. Participating physicians completed the Telehealth Usability Questionnaire (TUQ) and semistructured interviews after simulations. Results: TUQ item scores rating the model system were highest for usefulness and satisfaction, and lowest for interaction quality and reliability. Conclusions: We found high model acceptance, but desire for a simpler, more reliable technology interface with better audiovisual quality for low-frequency, high-stakes use. Future work will emphasize technology interface quality and reliability, automate coordinator roles, and field test the model system. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index