Translation into portuguese of a set of questionnaires designed to evaluate the impact of using a telepresence robot during postoperative ward rounds.
Journal:
Revista do Colegio Brasileiro de Cirurgioes
PMID:
36228199
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: the use of telepresence grows with the advancement of technology integration into medical practice. Regarding surgery, effective distance communication can translate into better perioperative care. Though, the patients' perception about this modality needs to be critically evaluated. Structured questionnaires using objective scales are the instruments of choice for measuring subjective aspects. However, there are no such questionnaires available in Portuguese. Our objective was, thus, translate and adapt into Portuguese a specific questionnaire evaluating the use of telepresence robots during post-operatory ward rounds.