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WhatsApp video call communication between oncological patients and their families during COVID-19 outbreak #MMPMID32975387
Nardo B; Lugaresi M; Doni M; Vulcano I; Piccione D; Paglione D; Stabile G
Minerva Surg 2021[Apr]; 76 (2): 146-155 PMID32975387show ga
BACKGROUND: On March 8(th), 2020 the Italian Government implemented extraordinary measures to limit COVID-19 viral transmission. The aim of the study was to verify if the use of WhatsApp facilitates communication, improves health information, perception of safe and security, reduce emotional stress during the COVID-19 emergency. METHODS: In this study we identified two period, in the pre-COVID 1-month period (February 9(th) - March 8(th), 2020) 34 patients underwent elective surgery for malignancies (21) and benign (13) diseases, respectively. We provided patients' families on a daily basis with clinical information face-to-face in the ward regarding their postoperative course. In the post-COVID 1-month period (March 9(th) - April 5(th), 2020), 15 patients with malignancies were treated. In this period, patients and their families given a consent form to let the surgical team to communicate clinical data using WhatsApp. At the end of the study period we collected a satisfaction anonymous questionnaire of both patients and families. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were observed in the pre- vs. post- COVID period regarding the number of surgical procedures (P=0.004). In the post-COVID period, the satisfaction questionnaire showed a good reliability (Cronbach's alpha 0.912) and a high percentage of satisfaction of patients and their families for the adopted communication tool, reassurance, privacy protection and reduction of emotional stress. CONCLUSIONS: WhatsApp is a safe and fast technology, it offers the opportunity to facilitate clinical communications, reduce stress, improve patient security, obtain clinical and psychological positive implications in patient's care preserving their privacy in the COVID-19 emergency period.