2017
DOI: 10.4103/jdrr.jdrr_57_17
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Health Information in Hospital Waiting Rooms, Can it Act as a Vector in Health Promotion? Survey among Patients Attending Medical and Dental Hospitals

Abstract: Introduction: Patient health information materials, such as leaflets and posters are widely used by diverse health organizations and professionals as part of patient education or health promotion efforts and in support of preventive, treatment, and compliance objectives. Patient health information can be used to reinforce the information given previously, or it can serve as references to remind people of information they received earlier. Objectives: The objective of this study is to assess the use of the pati… Show more

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“…Research shows that providing outsiders with information can improve their experience and satisfaction with the service (Blackburn et al, 2019; Messner et al, 2005). Although different media can be used to provide such information (e.g., Moerenhout et al, 2013; Pulley et al, 2007; Reddy et al, 2017), research is yet to explore, however, whether the medium through which the information is displayed (e.g., a poster, a leaflet) influences outsiders’ waiting experience.…”
Section: Literature Review and Hypothesis Developmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Research shows that providing outsiders with information can improve their experience and satisfaction with the service (Blackburn et al, 2019; Messner et al, 2005). Although different media can be used to provide such information (e.g., Moerenhout et al, 2013; Pulley et al, 2007; Reddy et al, 2017), research is yet to explore, however, whether the medium through which the information is displayed (e.g., a poster, a leaflet) influences outsiders’ waiting experience.…”
Section: Literature Review and Hypothesis Developmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The absence of PEMs, particularly in the waiting room, is possibly a missed opportunity for patient education. Patients spending time waiting are likely to notice and browse education materials that promote better health [47]. When patients review education materials before the consultation, more time can be allocated to answering specific enquiries and concerns, which improves patient-physician communication, shared decision making and patient satisfaction [48].…”
Section: Data Collectionmentioning
confidence: 99%