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Caregiver Perspectives on Telemedicine for Postdischarge Care for Children With Medical Complexity: A Qualitative Study.

INTRODUCTION: The objectives of this study were to describe the perspectives of caregivers of children with medical complexity on telemedicine video visits (TMVV) for posthospitalization care and determine whether TMVV may be a viable alternative to in-person follow-up.

METHOD: Our qualitative descriptive study included semistructured telephone interviews with 12 caregivers. Data analysis was conducted using an adapted Colaizzi's descriptive phenomenological method for thematic construction.

RESULTS: Results were organized into four themes describing caregivers' experiences with TMVV: (1) promoted caregiver self-efficacy and sense of independence; (2) TMVV as convenient, cost-effective, comprehensive, and acceptable; (3) supported caregiver decision-making and problem-solving; and (4) fostered delivery of family-centered care.

DISCUSSION: Although in-person visits are necessary for some circumstances, TMVV can serve as a convenient and acceptable alternative for posthospitalization follow-up in children with medical complexity. Overall, caregivers in this study were satisfied with the quality of care and individualized experience of TMVV.

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