‘They’re part of the team’: participant evaluation of the ACTIVE intervention

This study used participant feedback to qualitatively evaluate an intervention (Assessing Caregivers for Team Intervention through Videophone Encounters [ACTIVE]) that used videophone technology to include patients and/or their family caregivers in hospice interdisciplinary team meetings. Data were...

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Published in:Palliative medicine 2009-09, Vol.23 (6), p.549-555
Main Authors: Oliver, DP, Washington, KT, Wittenberg-Lyles, E, Demiris, G, Porock, D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Caregivers - organization & administration
Carers
Hospice Care - organization & administration
Hospices
Humans
Interdisciplinary team work
Participation
Patient Care Planning - organization & administration
Patient Care Team - organization & administration
Professional-Patient Relations
Program Evaluation
Telemedicine
Videoconferencing
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Summary:This study used participant feedback to qualitatively evaluate an intervention (Assessing Caregivers for Team Intervention through Videophone Encounters [ACTIVE]) that used videophone technology to include patients and/or their family caregivers in hospice interdisciplinary team meetings. Data were generated during individual interviews with hospice staff members and family caregivers who participated in ACTIVE intervention. Modified grounded theory procedures served as the primary analysis strategy. Results indicated that ACTIVE intervention enhanced team functioning in terms of context, structure, processes and outcomes. Participants discussed challenges and offered corresponding recommendations to make the intervention more efficient and effective. Data supported the ACTIVE intervention as a way for hospice providers to more fully realise their goal of maximum patient and family participation in care planning.
ISSN:0269-2163
1477-030X
DOI:10.1177/0269216309105725