| Title: |
Can webinars support the implementation of video consultations at pace and scale within the allied health professions? |
| Authors: |
Holdsworth, Lesley; Provan, Debbie; Nash, Gail; Beswick, Marc; Curran, Carol; Colhart, Iain; Hunter, Ailidh |
| Source: |
British Journal of Healthcare Management ; volume 27, issue 2, page 1-9 ; ISSN 1358-0574 1759-7382 |
| Publisher Information: |
Mark Allen Group |
| Publication Year: |
2021 |
| Description: |
Background/aims In an attempt to reduce the impact of COVID-19 and support remote working, many allied healthcare professionals were equipped with video consultation technology. To support this new way of working, profession-specific webinars were delivered and attended by over 50% of the total allied healthcare professional workforce in Scotland. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of these webinars on the knowledge and confidence of allied health professionals in delivering services via video conferencing. Methods Attendees knowledge and current video conferencing use were ascertained immediately before and after webinars. Surveys were also completed at 4 and 8 weeks after the webinar to establish any impact on clinical practice. Results Levels of understanding, knowledge and confidence increased considerably (P |
| Document Type: |
article in journal/newspaper |
| Language: |
English |
| DOI: |
10.12968/bjhc.2020.0127 |
| Availability: |
https://doi.org/10.12968/bjhc.2020.0127; http://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/pdf/10.12968/bjhc.2020.0127 |
| Accession Number: |
edsbas.19F9F457 |
| Database: |
BASE |