| Title: |
An E-Delphi Study to Identify Core Competencies for Managing Chronic Patients' Needs Through Telecare. |
| Authors: |
Fradelos, Evangelos C.; Tsatsou, Ioanna; Čukljek, Snježana; Barisone, Michela; Loria, Emiliano; Saridi, Maria; Papathanasiou, Ioanna |
| Source: |
Croatian Nursing Journal; May2025, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p77-90, 14p |
| Subject Terms: |
MEDICAL personnel; CHRONICALLY ill; CAREGIVER education; CORE competencies; DISEASE prevalence |
| Abstract: |
Introduction. Since there is an increase in chronic disease prevalence, there is a global challenge in the field of healthcare professional education in effectively treating chronic patients. Telecare is an effective way of caring for specific populations and situations, but it requires specific competencies and skills from health professionals. Aim. To recognize core telecare competencies of healthcare professionals for the management of chronic patients, as part of the "BeEmTel: Beyond the Emergency. Telecare for Non-Communicable Diseases through Simulation Techniques" project. Methods. A three-round e-Delphi study was conducted from May to August 2022. A panel of 26 experts from five European countries was asked to approve, modify, or add items and then prioritize each competence. Results. This e-Delphi resulted in 37 competencies included in 12 domains: laws/normative/ethics, multidisciplinary team, shared decision-making, patient/caregiver education, relationship, assessment/evaluation, planning, knowledge/ability, communication, risk evaluation, psychological and emotional support and family involvement. From the total of 37 competencies, experts agreed about the score of 22 of them. The agreement in all competencies ranged from 92.4% to 100% (defined as >75% agreement). Conclusions. The results of this study will provide the basis for European educational institutions to develop educational programs on telecare in chronic diseases as well as to establish national policies on telecare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |