A survey of hospital audiovisual services

A survey of 305 potential audio-visual (A/V) service users from 17 disciplines in 7 teaching hospitals determined awareness of A/V services offered, use, and evaluation of these services. Ninety-nine percent of those surveyed were aware of the A/V services. The services most used were equipment loan, overhead transparency production, and slide/print production from type. Services most needing improvement were those providing patient education materials and facilities. Slide libraries and instruction in use of audiovisuals were perceived to need improvement. Conclusions are drawn about services that are best decentralized, or centralized and developed for sharing among hospitals.