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Development of a telemedicine group educational program for patients with heart failure: A delphi study
Osama Alkouri1, Yousef Khader2, Ahmad Al-Bashaireh3
1Faculty of Nursing Yarmouk University, Irbid, P.O Box 566, 2116, Jordan.
Heliyon
|March 23, 2023
Summary
This study established consensus on a videoconferencing program for heart failure patients in Jordan, confirming its feasibility and applicability. The findings provide a framework for future telehealth initiatives to improve patient care and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Health Informatics
- Telemedicine
Background:
- Evidence on effective videoconferencing for heart failure education is limited.
- Improving healthcare access and outcomes for heart failure patients is a key challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To achieve consensus on the structure, acceptability, and feasibility of a videoconferencing group educational program for heart failure patients in Jordan.
- To enhance healthcare access and clinical outcomes through telehealth.
Main Methods:
- Two Delphi surveys with healthcare staff and IT experts were conducted.
- Three rounds of surveys were used to reach expert consensus.
- Descriptive statistics analyzed agreement levels to determine consensus.
Main Results:
- Consensus was reached on the program's structure, influencing factors, and effectiveness.
- The videoconferencing modality was found to be applicable and feasible in the Jordanian healthcare context.
Conclusions:
- This study provides the first framework for designing and implementing heart failure videoconferencing programs.
- The proposed program framework can guide future telehealth development for heart failure management.
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