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Audio-visual recording in the surgery: do patients mind?
The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|September 1, 1982
Summary
Audio-visual recording of patient consultations is well-accepted by patients. This non-intrusive technique provides valuable data for analysis.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Patient Communication
Background:
- Patient-doctor consultations are central to healthcare delivery.
- Evaluating consultation effectiveness is crucial for improving patient care.
- Non-intrusive methods for data collection are needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient acceptance of audio-visual recording during consultations.
- To determine if audio-visual recording is perceived as non-intrusive by patients.
Main Methods:
- 145 patients completed questionnaires post-consultation.
- Consultations were audio-visually recorded.
- Questionnaire data was analyzed to gauge patient perception.
Main Results:
- The study analyzed feedback from 145 patients.
- Patients reported positive acceptance of the audio-visual recording technique.
- The method was perceived as non-intrusive.
Conclusions:
- Audio-visual recording of consultations is a well-accepted method.
- The technique is suitable for research and quality improvement in patient care.
- Patient feedback indicates minimal disruption during recorded consultations.