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Exploring life with a long-term condition using asynchronous online communication.

Andy Ward¹, Jane Bethea¹, Ron Hsu¹

¹Leicester Medical School, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK.

Patient Education and Counseling

|August 27, 2019

Summary

This study introduces an online patient portal for medical students to gain early patient interaction experience. The program enhances communication skills and patient understanding in a secure digital setting.

Keywords:

Communication skills Computers Curriculum development Long-term conditions Medical education New technology Online communication

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Medical Education
Digital Health
Patient Communication

Background:

Traditional medical curricula often lack early patient interaction opportunities.
Electronic communication skills are increasingly vital for healthcare professionals.
Developing empathy and understanding patient experiences is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and evaluate a novel program for early medical student patient interaction.
To utilize an online patient portal system for authentic patient engagement.
To assess the impact of digital patient interaction on student learning.

Main Methods:

Focus group discussions were conducted with students, tutors, and patients.
Qualitative data were gathered from participants in the first year of the program.
The program's effectiveness was evaluated through participant feedback.

Main Results:

The program facilitated early patient interaction in a secure online environment.
Students practiced communication skills and identified unique online interaction challenges.
Participants gained insights into living with long-term health conditions.

Conclusions:

Online patient portals offer a safe platform for medical students to develop communication skills.
This approach fosters a holistic understanding of patient experiences.
Medical education must adapt to include essential electronic patient communication competencies.