Evaluating written patient education materials

Frank‐Stromborg, Marilyn; Cohen, Rodrigo Laham

doi:10.1016/0749-2081(91)90091-3

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“…Verbal consultations may fulfil these information needs but this information is subject to poor recall and understanding by patients (Michie et al, 1997). Consequently, patients are increasingly given printed information to reinforce, or in many cases to replace, verbal information provided by clinicians (Frank-Stromborg and Cohen, 1991). Currently, a combination of information provision (verbal and printed) with support from healthcare professionals is considered 'good clinical practice'.…”

Section: Patient Educationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The utility of a multimedia education program for prostate cancer patients: a formative evaluation

et al. 2004

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A multimedia program (MMP) was developed to educate patients with prostate cancer about their disease. A within-subjects design was used to investigate the changes in levels of cancer-related knowledge, psychosocial functioning, treatment decision-making role and information needs immediately after browsing the MMP. The participants were 67 men recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Psychosocial functioning was assessed with 20 items describing common emotional states and coping strategies employed by cancer patients. Treatment decision-making role was assessed with the Control Preference Scale. A principle component analysis of the 20 psychosocial items yielded three components: distress, positive approach and nonacceptance. After browsing the MMP significant increases in knowledge and reductions in distress were reported. Marital status was significantly associated with knowledge gain. Married men and those attending the study session with their spouse displayed a significant shift towards a more active role in treatment decisions. The majority of information needs were fulfilled by the MMP; however, information related to the likelihood of a cure, treatment side effects, coping strategies and aetiology were not completely satisfied by the MMP. Implications of the findings and suggestions for future work on the design and evaluation of the MMP are discussed.

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Section: Patient Educationmentioning

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The utility of a multimedia education program for prostate cancer patients: a formative evaluation

et al. 2004

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“…This question, deliberately of a general nature, was designed to obtain initial feedback on the overall perceived usefulness of the 'information package' received. 46,47 The fact that 93% of patients and other respondents judged the information received as positive seems to support the idea that the quality and the content of the documents had been carefully evaluated both by the CIP-LP staff and by the users who received it. The small proportion of respondents who did not give a positive evaluation stimulated us to implement a systematic evaluation of all documents.…”

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confidence: 84%

“…Regarding the evaluation of information received, most respondents regarded it as ‘good’ and ‘excellent’ (Table 4) and only a very small proportion (0.8%) judged it of poor quality. This question, deliberately of a general nature, was designed to obtain initial feedback on the overall perceived usefulness of the ‘information package’ received 46,47 . The fact that 93% of patients and other respondents judged the information received as positive seems to support the idea that the quality and the content of the documents had been carefully evaluated both by the CIP‐LP staff and by the users who received it.…”

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A pilot project of a cancer patient library in Italy: results of a customer‐satisfaction survey and its products

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Bianchet

Capello

et al. 2006

Health Info Libraries J

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Aims : The purpose of this study is to determine the degree of satisfaction of users of the Cancer Information Point section of the Library for Patients (CIP-LP), active since 1998 at the National Cancer Institute of Aviano, Italy. The CIP-LP is based on a skilled intermediary, adequate informative material and a specific location, within the Scientific Library of the Institute. Patients and methods : A survey was developed to assess service functionality and quality from the users' viewpoint. During a 6-month period, a questionnaire was mailed to 194 patients and relatives who previously used the CIP-LP; 113 (58%) were returned and processed. Results : Of the respondents, 91% were pleased with the CIP-LP and 95% would recommend the service to other people. The information obtained contributed to a clearer understanding of the illness and treatment (45% as first answer) and a better control of the situation (33%). Fifty-one per cent evaluated the information received as 'good', 42% 'excellent' and 4% 'of sufficient quality'. Conclusion : This survey shows the appreciation and usefulness in the users' perception of a specific hospital library for cancer patients and their relatives, providing an information service supplementary to doctor-patient communication.

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“…Feasibility is the final criterion for evaluating patient education materials. Feasibility refers to the cost of the patient education materials, equipment needed to display the information, accessibility of the information, and the availability of the education material in Braille or the primary spoken language of the client 46 …”

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Strategies for Selecting Effective Patient Nutrition Education Materials

Clayton

2010

Nut in Clin Prac

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Nutrition and diet therapy are at the center of health promotion activities and self-management of chronic diseases. To assist an individual in making informed decisions regarding his or her diet and increase adherence to dietary recommendations or treatments, healthcare professionals must select health information that is appropriate to the client's level of understanding. A systematic approach in the evaluation of patient education material, whether in print or on the World Wide Web, must focus on the information's content, literacy level, graphical displays, layout and typography, motivating principles, cultural relevance, and feasibility. Additional criteria should be evaluated when accessing Web sites and include source, site credibility, conflict of interest, disclaimer, disclosure, navigation, and interactivity information.

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Evaluating written patient education materials

Cited by 13 publications

References 19 publications

The utility of a multimedia education program for prostate cancer patients: a formative evaluation

The utility of a multimedia education program for prostate cancer patients: a formative evaluation

A pilot project of a cancer patient library in Italy: results of a customer‐satisfaction survey and its products

Strategies for Selecting Effective Patient Nutrition Education Materials

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