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Patient information systems that tailor to the individual
D S Bental1, A Cawsey, R Jones
1Department of Computing and Electrical Engineering, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK. diana@cee.hw.ac.uk.ac
Patient Education and Counseling
|May 1, 1999
Summary
Computer-based patient information systems offer personalized education. Tailored materials enhance patient understanding and engagement, as demonstrated by systems developed in Scotland.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Patient Education Technology
Background:
- Personalized patient education systems are recommended for improved outcomes.
- Previous research by Skinner et al. highlighted the potential of computers in patient education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss computer-based patient information systems that provide tailored educational material.
- To present examples of such systems developed in Scotland.
- To review techniques for developing tailored systems and their efficacy.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing computer-based patient information systems.
- Analysis of tailoring techniques used in system development.
- Examination of evidence regarding the efficacy of tailored systems.
Main Results:
- Computer-based systems can deliver personalized patient education.
- Examples of tailored systems developed in Scotland are presented.
- Techniques for tailoring content and evidence of efficacy are discussed.
Conclusions:
- Tailored computer-based patient information systems hold significant potential for patient education.
- Further development and evaluation of these systems are warranted.