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Information prescriptions: a barrier to fulfillment
Monica R Leisey1, Jean P Shipman
1VCU Libraries, Virginia Commonwealth University, 509 North Twelfth Street, P.O. Box 980582, Richmond, VA 23298-0582, USA. Leiseymr@vcu.edu
Journal of the Medical Library Association : JMLA
|November 1, 2007
Summary
Physicians and patients experienced a disconnect regarding information prescriptions, as patients did not receive them, and physicians did not use the term. This highlights a need for better implementation strategies in health information delivery.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Patient Communication
- Healthcare Implementation Science
Background:
- Information prescriptions aim to guide patients to reliable health resources.
- Effective implementation requires understanding both provider and patient perspectives.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and compare physician-perceived versus patient-experienced barriers to filling information prescriptions.
- To evaluate the implementation of an information prescription project.
Main Methods:
- Physician focus groups were conducted to identify implementation challenges.
- Patient telephone interviews were used to gather data on experienced challenges and health information-seeking behaviors.
Main Results:
- Physicians identified potential patient barriers, but no patients reported receiving an information prescription.
- Physicians reported not using the specific term "information prescription," indicating a lack of adherence to the project's core concept.
Conclusions:
- A significant disconnect was observed in the information prescription process, despite physician input during study design.
- The study suggests that incorporating intervention fidelity measures could improve the outcomes of such health information initiatives.
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