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ArticleJMIR aging2024

Nurses' and Nursing Assistants' Experiences With Teleconsultation in Small Rural Long-Term Care Facilities: Semistructured Interview Pilot Study.

Veronique Nabelsi, Marie Chantal Leclerc, Véronique Plouffe

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Veronique NabelsiDépartement des sciences administratives, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, QC, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-9770-3321
Marie Chantal LeclercDépartement des sciences infirmières, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, QC, Canada.ORCID 0009-0000-2943-4513
Véronique PlouffeDépartement des sciences comptables, Université du Québec en Outaouais, Gatineau, QC, Canada.ORCID 0000-0001-9835-9510

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backgroundIn Quebec, the shortage of nurses during night shifts compromises the safety and quality of resident care, particularly in small residential and long-term care centers ("Centres d'hébergement et de soins de longue durée"; CHSLDs) located in rural areas. The need to ensure the continuous presence of nurses 24 hours a day in CHSLDs has become more pressing, forcing some facilities to implement exceptional measures such as on-call telephone services to ensure access to a nurse. In light of these challenging circumstances, the Direction nationale des soins et des services infirmiers of Quebec's Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux has rolled out a teleconsultation pilot project.

objectiveThis study aims to explore nurses' and nursing assistants' experience of integrating teleconsultation during night shifts in rural CHSLDs with ≤50 residents.

methodsThe 6-month pilot project was rolled out sequentially in 3 rural CHSLDs located in 2 administrative regions of Quebec between July 2022 and March 2023. A total of 18 semistructured interviews were conducted with 9 nurses and nursing assistants between February and July 2023.

resultsParticipants' experiences revealed that teleconsultation provided significant added value by improving clinical, administrative, and organizational practices. Some practices remained unchanged, indicating stable workflows. Workflow optimization through an expanded scope of practice ensured efficient and safe continuity of care. Enhanced collaboration between nurses and nursing assistants led to improved care coordination and communication. The leadership played a significant role in clarifying professionals' roles and in supporting effective adaptation to teleconsultation.

conclusionsThis pilot project represents a significant step forward in improving care for CHSLD residents in Quebec. Teleconsultation not only makes it possible to overcome recruitment challenges and ensure the continuous presence of nurses during night shifts but also optimizes professional practices while ensuring the safety and quality of care provided to residents.

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Long-Term CareNursing AssistantsRemote ConsultationAdultAttitude of Health PersonnelFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle AgedNursesNursing HomesPilot ProjectsQuebecRural Health ServicesRural Populationlong-term care facilitiesnursingnursing practicesQuebecresidentsruralteleconsultationtelehealthworkflow optimization

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