Assessing discharge knowledge for caregivers of newborn (Using Video Discharge Instructions as an Adjunct to Standard Written Instructions) in COVID period – A Randomized Controlled Trial

Authors

Jayesh Yadav, Department of Pediatrics, Santosh Medical College and Hospital, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaFollow
Khyati Gupta, Topiwala National Medical College and B.Y.L Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, IndiaFollow
Vishal D. Sawant, Department of Paediatrics, Topiwala National Medical College and B.Y.L Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, IndiaFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3906-1551

https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0440-7986

https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4873-5772

Corresponding Author

Vishal Dnyaneshwar Sawant

Email- vsawant1989@ymail.com

Abstract

Background: Studies have demonstrated that caregivers of newborn frequently face challenges in comprehending the instructions provided to them upon discharge. Video discharge instructions provide a clear and concise message and can potentially alleviate factors which have an impact on comprehension of caregivers like illiteracy, communication barriers and limited physician time. We aim to assess the impact of incorporating video-based discharge instructions on caregivers' comprehension of newborn care and post-discharge follow-up, specifically in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Caregivers of newborn in the COVID times were randomized into written only and written with video discharge instruction groups; at the time of handing over the newborn to attendant, the caregivers were either given standard printed discharge guidelines or watched a 5-minute video based on their newborn diagnosis in addition to standard written guidelines. A 3 days post discharge follow up questionnaire was prepared in order to assess the caregiver’s compliance and knowledge about importance of newborn care information covered in these instructions.

Results: Of the 80 caregivers enrolled, 40 received written and the remaining 40 received video discharge instructions in addition to written instructions. The follow-up questionnaire was completed by all the 80 caregivers. Statistically significant associations (p

Conclusions: When compared to written discharge instructions alone, the addition of short, clear, and concise video discharge instructions improved caregiver’s understanding and satisfaction following discharge.

Publication Date

2024

Publisher

JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research

Conflict of Interest

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

Keywords

Newborn, video discharge instructions, caregiver, written discharge instructions, routine care

Word Count

1978

Recommended Citation

Yadav J, Gupta K, Sawant VD. Assessing discharge knowledge for caregivers of newborn (Using Video Discharge Instructions as an Adjunct to Standard Written Instructions) in COVID period – A Randomized Controlled Trial. Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024; 6(3): -. doi: https://doi.org/10.55691/2582-3868.1195

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