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Acceptability of a bilingual interactive computerized educational module in a poor, medically underserved patient

Bonnie A Leeman-Castillo1, Kitty K Corbett, Eva M Aagaard

  • 1Colorado Prevention Center, Denver, Colorado 80203, USA. leemancastillo@cpcmed.org

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An interactive computer module on appropriate antibiotic use was well-received by urgent care patients. This educational tool, designed for acute respiratory infections, showed particular benefits for Spanish-speaking patients with less computer experience.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Informatics
  • Patient Education

Background:

  • Appropriate antibiotic use is crucial for combating antimicrobial resistance.
  • Patient education is a key strategy to improve antibiotic prescribing practices.
  • Interactive digital tools offer novel approaches to patient education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the acceptability and impact of a bilingual, interactive computer module on appropriate antibiotic use.
  • To assess patient learning and trust in computer-based health information.
  • To identify differences in module reception between English and Spanish-speaking patient groups.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was administered to 296 adults with acute respiratory infections at an inner-city urgent care clinic.
  • Participants completed an audiovisual, bilingual, interactive computer module before the survey.
  • Outcomes measured included learning about colds/flu and trust in computer-provided information.

Main Results:

  • The interactive computer module was well-received by the patient population.
  • Spanish-language respondents, despite less prior computer experience, reported significantly higher learning (OR=5.0) and trust (OR=2.5).
  • The module demonstrated benefits, particularly for populations with limited experience with computer-based interventions.

Conclusions:

  • An interactive computer module is an acceptable and effective tool for educating patients on appropriate antibiotic use in an urgent care setting.
  • Digital health interventions can successfully reach medically underserved populations.
  • Tailoring educational content and delivery methods may enhance engagement and benefits for diverse patient groups.