A Feasibility Study: Using Tele Nursing to Improve Palliative Care Access for Rural and Remote Communities
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TeleNursing, Palliative care, Rural and Remote, Communities, Feasibility studyAbstract
This research was a qualitative study aimed at assessing the feasibility of tele-nursing in providing palliative care access for rural and remote communities. It also aimed to explore the issues, barriers, and solutions in implementing tele-nursing. The sample group, selected through purposive sampling, included nurses, village health volunteers (VHVs), community health caregivers,patients,and families receiving palliative care,totaling 26 people. The group was divided into two sessions, each with 13 participants. Data collection tools included in-depth interviews and group discussions, with data analyzed through content analysis.
The results indicated that tele-nursing is feasible in rural and remote communities. The feasibility of tele-nursing for accessing palliative care in these communities were as follows: 1) availability of technological infrastructure, 2) healthcare facility infrastructure, 3) data backup systems, 4) operational regulations, 5) community resources and cooperation, 6) data security, and 7) affordable costs. Additionally, supporting factors included 1) a seamless community care system, 2) community goodwill resources, 3) a passion for service and responsibility, 4) a quality workforce, 5) ongoing work development, and 6) information technology systems. Therefore, it is feasible to implement tele-nursing for palliative care management in rural and remote areas in the future.
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