Impact on Participants of Family Connect, a Novel Program Linking COVID-19 Inpatients' Families With the Frontline Providers
| Autor: | Shailee V. Lala, Myles T. Taffel, Jaya Sondhi, Maria J. Borja, Erin F. Alaia, Angela Tong, Katherine Hochman, Chloe Chhor |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Male Volunteers medicine.medical_specialty Students Medical Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) education Family communication volunteer 030218 nuclear medicine & medical imaging 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Professional-Family Relations Surveys and Questionnaires Health care Pandemic Radiologists medicine Humans Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging Program Development Beneficial effects Pandemics Service (business) Inpatients business.industry SARS-CoV-2 Communication Electronic medical record COVID-19 Patient population Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis Family medicine Original Article Female New York City Psychology business Program Evaluation |
| Zdroj: | Journal of the American College of Radiology |
| ISSN: | 1558-349X |
| Popis: | Purpose With clinical volumes decreased, radiologists volunteered to participate virtually in daily clinical rounds and provide communication between frontline physicians and patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and their families affected by restrictive hospital visitation policies. The purpose of this survey-based assessment was to demonstrate the beneficial effects of radiologist engagement during this pandemic and potentially in future crises if needed. Methods After the program’s completion, a survey consisting of 13 multiple-choice and open-ended questions was distributed to the 69 radiologists who volunteered for a minimum of 7 days. The survey focused on how the experience would change future practice, the nature of interaction with medical students, and the motivation for volunteering. The electronic medical record system identified the patients who tested positive for or were suspected of having COVID-19 and the number of notes documenting family communication. Results In all, 69 radiologists signed or cosigned 7,027 notes. Of the 69 radiologists, 60 (87.0%) responded to the survey. All found the experience increased their understanding of COVID-19 and its effect on the health care system. Overall, 59.6% agreed that participation would result in future change in communication with patients and their families. Nearly all (98.1%) who worked with medical students agreed that their experience with medical students was rewarding. A majority (82.7%) chose to participate as a way to provide service to the patient population. Conclusion This program provided support to frontline inpatient teams while also positively affecting the radiologist participants. If a similar situation arises in the future, this communication tool could be redeployed, especially with the collaboration of medical students. |
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