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Evaluating the use of videoconferencing for handover and MDT meetings within an intensive support team.
- Source :
- Advances in Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities; 2023, Vol. 17 Issue 4, p226-243, 18p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the use of videoconferencing when conducting multi-disciplinary team (MDT) and handover meetings within an NHS Adult Learning Disabilities Intensive Support Team (IST). The IST have been conducting MDT and handover meetings "virtually" since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, in line with government guidance. It is pertinent to evaluate the effectiveness of using videoconferencing, as the move to flexible, remote working is detailed within the NHS Long Term Plan. Design/methodology/approach: Participants were members of the IST. A mixed methods approach using an online questionnaire collected participant's views relating to the use of videoconferencing when conducting MDT and handover meetings, in comparison to previous face-to-face meetings. The questionnaire considered five key areas: accessibility, environment and communication, organisation, continuation of care and data protection and confidentiality. Results were collated and analysed. Findings: Improvements were reported relating to accessibility, as the virtual format allowed for easier attendance, provided greater flexibility in attending and inviting key stakeholders. A reduced sense of team connectedness was reported, related to the virtual environment. The majority of participants reported that they wish to continue to have the option to attend meetings virtually in future. Originality/value: There are no previous papers evaluating the use of videoconferencing within ISTs during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study suggests that the use of videoconferencing to conduct MDT and handover meetings is effective within the IST and highlights points for consideration moving forward. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- MEETINGS
INTENSIVE care units
PRIVACY
MEDICAL consultation
SOCIAL support
HEALTH services accessibility
HEALTH facilities
COVID-19
RESEARCH methodology
ATTITUDES of medical personnel
STAKEHOLDER analysis
VIDEOCONFERENCING
PEER relations
NATIONAL health services
CONTINUUM of care
HEALTH care teams
QUESTIONNAIRES
COMMUNICATION
MEDICAL ethics
INTELLECTUAL disabilities
CORPORATE culture
TELEMEDICINE
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20441282
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Advances in Mental Health & Intellectual Disabilities
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173476926
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1108/AMHID-04-2023-0013