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General practitioners' use of written materials during consultations
L Tapper-Jones1, S A Smail, R Pill
1Department of General Practice, University of Wales College of Medicine, Llanedeyrn, Cardiff.
British Medical Journal (Clinical Research Ed.)
|March 26, 1988
Summary
General practitioners can improve patient compliance by offering written educational materials. This study investigated the types and sources of patient educational materials currently used by general practitioners.
Area of Science:
- General Practice
- Patient Education
- Health Communication
Background:
- Patient compliance is crucial for effective healthcare outcomes.
- Previous research suggests written materials enhance patient adherence.
- Understanding current practices in general practice is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify the educational materials used by general practitioners for patients.
- To determine the sources from which these patient educational materials are obtained.
Main Methods:
- Survey of general practitioners regarding their use of patient educational materials.
- Analysis of material types and their origins.
Main Results:
- Specific types of written materials utilized by general practitioners were documented.
- The primary sources for these patient educational materials were identified.
Conclusions:
- General practitioners utilize a variety of written materials to support patient education.
- Identifying material sources can inform strategies for improving patient education resources.