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PC-based note taking in patient-centred diagnostic interviews: a thematic analysis of patient opinion elicited using
1Windsor ENT, Princess Margaret Hospital, Windsor, UK. fiona.barker@windsor-ent.com
Background:
Computers are used increasingly in patient-clinician consultations. There is the potential for PC use to have an effect on the communication process.
Objective:
The aim of this preliminary study was to investigate patient opinion regarding the use of PC-based note taking during diagnostic vestibular assessments.
Method:
We gave a simple four-item questionnaire to 100 consecutive patients attending for vestibular assessment at a secondary referral level primary care trust audiology service. Written responses to two of the questionnaire items were subject to an inductive thematic analysis.
Results:
The questionnaire was acceptable to patients, none refused to complete it. Dominant themes identified suggest that patients do perceive consistent positive benefits from the use of PC-based note taking.
Conclusion:
This pilot study's short survey instrument is usable and may provide insights into patients' perceptions of computer use in a clinical setting.
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