by Laura Klaming | Sep 11, 2013
Abstract Summary: Objective: The study aims to assess anxiety levels of patients in an x-ray room and to explore the influence of an audiovisual intervention on patient experience taking individual differences in need for control and active coping style into account....
by Enid Montague | Aug 14, 2013
Abstract Summary: Objective: The relationship between nonverbal behaviors and patient perceptions of clinicians has been underexplored. The aim of this study was to understand the relationship between nonverbal communication behaviors (eye contact and social touch) to...
by Katy Magee | Jul 31, 2013
Abstract Summary: Two hundred and twenty-four adults evaluated three preference-sensitive online decision aids related to their personal self-reported health status. Respondents were recruited in 2009, and user review was conducted online outside of a research or...
by Nancy Staggers | Jul 10, 2013
Abstract Summary: Handoffs, the transfer of responsibility from one provider to another, commonly occur in intra-disciplinary silos that exclude patients. Research is rare about patients’ participation in handoffs — their thoughts about preferences,...
by G.J. Teunissen | Apr 18, 2013
Abstract Summary: Background: In the Western world, governments and the public at large acknowledge the importance of strong patient advocacy groups as key players in health care. Patients are increasingly involved in the appraisal, evaluation, and decision making...
by Negin Hajizadeh | Mar 6, 2013
Abstract Summary: Background and Objective: Computerized decision aids could facilitate shared decision making at the point of outpatient clinical care. The objective of this study was to investigate whether a computerized shared decision aid would be feasible to...