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MedEd: An innovative approach to enhance patient comprehension and interpretation of a sample mammography report
D Y Chen1, A Ludwigson2, M G Higgins3
1School of Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, 13001 E 17th Pl, Aurora, CO, USA.
Background:
Complex language in breast medical reports impede patients' understanding. This study assesses the impact of a novel webtool, MedEd, on patients' perceived comprehension of a mammogram report.
Methods:
Female patients seen for a screening mammogram were invited to participate in a semi-structured interview that assessed experiences interpreting a sample mammography report of and their perception of the report with and without MedEd.
Results:
13 patients completed semi-structured interviews and three thematic areas were identified. Most participants described a partial understanding of the mammogram report without MedEd and improved perceived comprehension of the report's contents and reduction in anxiety with MedEd. Some participants indicated MedEd could bridge the time gap between result release and provider consultation.
Conclusion:
MedEd demonstrates promise in improving patient comprehension of mammogram reports, which can be leveraged to improve patient understanding of their exam results during the period between immediately released results and provider consultation.
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