Caregiver Perspectives on Telemedicine for Postdischarge Care for Children With Medical Complexity: A Qualitative Study

Introduction: The objectives of this study were to describe the per-spectives of caregivers of children with medical complexity on telemed-icine video visits (TMVV) for posthospitalization care and determine whether TMVV may be a viable alternative to in-person follow-up.Method: Our qualitative descriptive study included semistructured telephone interviews with 12 caregivers. Data analysis wasconducted using an adapted Colaizzi's descriptive phenomenologi-cal method for thematic construction. Results: Results were organized into four themes describing care-givers' experiences with TMVV: (1) promoted caregiver self-effi- cacy and sense of independence; (2) TMVV as convenient, cost-effective, comprehensive, and acceptable; (3) supported caregiver decision-making and problem-solving; and (4) fostered delivery of family-centered care.Discussion: Although in-person visits are necessary for some circumstances, TMVV can serve as a convenient and acceptable alternative for posthospitalization follow-up in children with medical complexity. Overall, caregivers in this study were satisfied with the quality of care and individualized experience of TMVV. J Pediatr Health Care. (2023) 37, 356-363