OBJECTIVE: This study explored patients\' experiences of receiving information by way of podcasts prior to their hospital visits.
METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with patients with suspected chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung cancer, or sleep apnea. The method of data analysis chosen was thematic analysis.
RESULTS: Based on data from 24 interviews, five key themes were identified: technical challenges in utilization of podcasts; individual preferences for information prior to hospital visits; building trust and reducing anxiety through podcasts; the role of podcasts as an accessible and convenient source of information; and enhancement of engagement and empowerment through podcasts. Additionally, the study highlighted the critical importance of tailoring podcasts\' content to individual preferences to optimize the delivery of healthcare information.
CONCLUSIONS: Podcasts can serve as a meaningful supplement to traditional information sources for patients. However, it is important to recognize that not all patients may be able to engage with this medium effectively due to technical challenges or personal preferences.
目的:本研究探讨了患者在就诊前通过播客方式接收信息的经验。
方法:对疑似慢性阻塞性肺疾病(COPD)患者进行半结构化访谈,肺癌,或睡眠呼吸暂停。数据分析方法选用专题分析。
结果:根据24次访谈的数据,确定了五个关键主题:利用播客的技术挑战;在医院就诊之前对信息的个人偏好;通过播客建立信任并减少焦虑;播客作为可访问和方便的信息来源的作用;以及通过播客增强参与度和赋权。此外,该研究强调了根据个人偏好定制播客内容以优化医疗保健信息的提供的至关重要性。
结论:播客可以作为患者传统信息来源的有意义的补充。然而,重要的是要认识到,由于技术挑战或个人偏好,并非所有患者都能够有效地使用这种介质。