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Table 3 Overview of the study categories

From: Emergency care via video consultation: interviews on patient experiences from rural community hospitals in northern Sweden

 

Main Category 1: We were a team of three

Main Category 2: VC was a two-sided coin

Category

The RN was the hub

The GPs attendance was important

I was in focus and a contributing part

VC was surprisingly well-functioning and smooth

VC could not meet my needs

Subcategory

The RN was central to communication

The interaction between RN and GP worked well

The RN's competence was sufficient

The GP being on the screen worked just as well

The GP’s expertise was a must

I felt seen, listen to, and taken seriously

Not being alone and, getting the right help feels safe

I was involved in the planning and got to hear everything

I can tell you what happened and how I feel

I did what I could

An effective care chain

The visit wasn’t stressful, and I was not a burden

Healthcare was accessible and travelling was reduced

Sound and image were good enough for the consultation

Both good and bad to know each other in emergency visits

Long wait and more steps in the care chain

Difficult to see, action, and assess with the GP on video

Prefer to meet face-to-face and make better eye contact

Staff couldn't handle the technology and it was failing

Lack of information and accessibility