Department of Medicine, Vejle Hospital, Lillebaelt Hospital, University Hospital of Southern Denmark, Beriderbakken 4, DK 7100 Vejle, Denmark.
Department of Regional Reseacrh, University of Southern Denmark, J.B. Winsløvsvej 19, DK 5000 Odense, Denmark.
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2024 Jun 6;21(6):746. doi: 10.3390/ijerph21060746.
Podcasts have emerged as a promising tool in patient preparation for hospital visits. However, the nuanced experiences of patients who engage with this medium remain underexplored.
This study explored patients' experiences of receiving information by way of podcasts prior to their hospital visits.
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.
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.
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.
播客已成为患者在医院就诊前准备的一种有前途的工具。然而，参与这一媒介的患者的细微体验仍未得到充分探索。
本研究探讨了患者在医院就诊前通过播客接收信息的体验。
对疑似慢性阻塞性肺疾病（COPD）、肺癌或睡眠呼吸暂停的患者进行半结构化访谈。选择的数据分析方法是主题分析。
基于 24 次访谈的数据，确定了五个主要主题：利用播客时的技术挑战；患者在就诊前对信息的个人偏好；通过播客建立信任和减轻焦虑；播客作为一种易于获取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调整播客内容以优化医疗信息传递的重要性。
播客可以作为传统信息来源的有意义补充。然而，重要的是要认识到，由于技术挑战或个人偏好，并非所有患者都能有效地使用这种媒介。
