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Clinical trials of interactive computerized patient education: implications for family practice

Authors

Krishna S, Balas EA, Spencer DC, Griffin JZ, Boren SA

Journal

J Fam Pract

Publication Date

1997 Jul

Volume

Issue

Pages

25-33

HIT Description: Computerized patient education More info...
Purpose of Study: Assess the effect of computerized patient education on processes and outcomes of care.
Years of study: Not Available
Study Design: Meta-analysis of 22 studies.
Outcomes: Process and outcomes of care.

Summary:

Intervention: Included instructional computer programs, computerized health-assessment and history taking and computerized information support networks.
Evaluation Method: Reviewed 22 controlled trials.
Quality of Care and Patient Safety Outcome: A narrative summary concluded that all but one of the 22 controlled trials reported beneficial effects in terms of patient knowledge.

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