Quick Response (QR) codes for patient information delivery: A digital innovation during the coronavirus pandemic

Sharara, Shima; Radia, Sapna

doi:10.1177/14653125211031568

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“…A number of authors emphasize effective capabilities of a contact tracing/social monitoring/vaccination certification system based on QR codes: rapidity [ 64 ], convenience [ 64 ], epidemiological safety [ 64 , 65 ], effectiveness of ensuring social distance compliance [ 65 ], suitability for telemedicine services [ 66 ], and safety of remote delivery of a patient’s information [ 66 ].…”

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Public Policy Measures to Increase Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Rate in Russia

Boguslavsky

Шарова

Sharov

2022

IJERPH

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The total vaccination rate remains relatively low in Russia as of March 2022 (around 55%, with around 20% in some regions). In the paper, we study the reasons for it. We communicate the results of our survey aimed at detecting reasons for the relatively low anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination rate in Russia (47.1% as of mid-January 2022) and suggest potential measures to increase the level of confidence in the Russian vaccination campaign. A total of 14,310 users exhibited interest to participate in the research (16.84% of the total number of invitations sent in the Russian social network VKontakte). After the sample set repair, only 5822 (40.68% of those who agreed to participate) responses were suitable for the research, and they composed the final set. The age range of the respondents was 16–51 years old (y.o.) with a mean of 29.1 ± 10.6 y.o. The proportion of the female gender in responses was 44.23%. A total of 2454 persons (42.15%) expressed their hesitant, cautious, or negative attitude towards vaccine uptake. Of the 2454 persons with cautious attitude towards vaccination, only 928 (37.82%) were concerned about the quality of the Russian vaccines. A total of 1323 individuals (53.91%) supported one or more conspiracy beliefs. A total of 5064 (86.98% of the whole set) showed cautious or negative attitude towards the planned introduction of a nationwide system of vaccination certification/verification based on QR codes. The main social factors that hinder the Russian vaccination campaign are: vexation over the lack of desire of officials to receive feedback from the general population regarding vaccination, wide support for conspiracy beliefs, and controversy over the QR code-based digital system. To elevate the vaccination rate in Russia, the following steps may be taken: social encouragement of those who support vaccination, increase in transparency of the vaccination campaign, acceptance of both digital and paper vaccination certificates, increase in participation of society in vaccination-related discussions, public disclosure of vaccine composition, and avoidance of excessive digitalization of data in the vaccination campaign.

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Public Policy Measures to Increase Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Rate in Russia

Boguslavsky

Шарова

Sharov

2022

IJERPH

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“…Another interesting finding is that the first domain received better scores from the women with university studies when compared to those with nonuniversity studies. As reported previously [1], it is understandable that women with university students found it easier to use QR codes and reading the information offered.…”

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“…COVID-19, an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020 [ 1 ]. This pandemic has been a turning point for health promotion [ 2 ].…”

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Using QR Codes as a Form of eHealth to Promote Health Among Women in a Pandemic: Cross-sectional Study

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Background QR codes have played an integral role during the pandemic in many sectors, but their use has been limited in the health care sector, especially by patients. Although some authors have stated that developing specific content for women on how to cope with health problems could be an effective way to prevent problems, especially during pandemics, there is little research regarding the use of QR codes to promote health during a pandemic, and even fewer studies are focused on women. Moreover, although the importance of assessing these interventions from the users’ perspective has been stated, research carried out from this point of view is still scarce. Objective This study aimed to assess the usefulness of using QR codes with information to promote women’s health in the context of a pandemic. We also sought to design and validate a questionnaire to assess this. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among women in the gynecology waiting rooms of a reference hospital. Exploratory factorial analysis with the split-half method and Cronbach α values was performed for questionnaire validation. Univariant and bivariant analyses were performed to analyze the data obtained. Results In total, 186 women took part in the study. Exploratory factor analysis identified 2 domains: usability and applicability in medical practice. The Cronbach α value was .81. Overall, 83.7% of the answers to the first domain and 56.4% of those to the second were favorable. Women with university education or those who had used QR codes before scored better in the usability domain, while no differences were observed in the applicability scores. Conclusions Using QR codes in the gynecology clinics’ waiting rooms can help promote women’s health during a pandemic, regardless of their education level or whether they have used QR codes before. The questionnaire developed herein is a helpful tool to assess this. These findings are important for clinical practice. This research can be performed in other ambits, specialties, or countries.

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“…A bank of digital leaflets in different languages can be collated and a clinical mailbox could also be used in health promotion, for example to deliver smoking or alcohol cessation advice. Some departments have started using QR codes to allow patents to scan their leaflets [ 39 ]. It is hoped that departments may find this pathway and the use of a clinical mailbox beneficial and something to consider implementing into their practice.…”

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Virtual consultations for oral surgery patients

Crummey

Graham

Besi³

2022

BMC Oral Health

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Background Following Covid-19, many departments have incorporated teledentistry into practice. As new consultation methods are introduced, it’s imperative that patients have as similar an experience with virtual consultations to ensure informed decision-making. This project evaluated patients' perceptions of video consultations and determined if patients seen virtually received the same standard of information by auditing compliance with sending patient information leaflets (PILs) following video consultation. Method The department’s PILs were used to create an inclusion list for patients requiring a PIL. A retrospective audit assessed the notes of 100 video consultations for records of if PILs were sent and by what method. The department’s PILs were digitalised and a clinical mailbox introduced enabling clinicians to email patients a PIL hyperlink. The audit was repeated for 88 video consultations. Patient and staff feedback was gathered via online surveys. Results Initially, 51% of cases met the criteria requiring a PIL and 16% of patients were sent PILs. Following mailbox introduction, 53% of cases met the criteria and 94% were sent PILs, 100% via email. Patient and staff feedback was positive regarding video consultations and digital PILS. Technical difficulties were reported in 44% of cases. Conclusions Patients perceive virtual consultations to be a positive change and the introduction of a mailbox enhances video consultations in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Patient information can be standardised, via digital PILs, regardless of consultation type. As departments implement post-pandemic changes, utilisation of a mailbox can provide multiple improvements to care.

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Quick Response (QR) codes for patient information delivery: A digital innovation during the coronavirus pandemic

Cited by 25 publications

References 20 publications

Public Policy Measures to Increase Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Rate in Russia

Public Policy Measures to Increase Anti-SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Rate in Russia

Using QR Codes as a Form of eHealth to Promote Health Among Women in a Pandemic: Cross-sectional Study

Virtual consultations for oral surgery patients

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