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Microcomputer as patient educator

R J Beck, L B Ellis, D M Scott

    American Journal of Hospital Pharmacy
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    Computer-assisted drug knowledge quizzes effectively educate patients. This patient education tool improved scores and was well-received, demonstrating microcomputers

    Area of Science:

    • Health Informatics
    • Patient Education
    • Medical Education Technology

    Background:

    • Patient education is crucial for informed healthcare decisions.
    • Traditional methods may not fully engage patients in ambulatory care settings.
    • Microcomputers offer a novel platform for delivering health information.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a computer-assisted drug knowledge quiz as a patient education tool.
    • To evaluate the effectiveness and user reception of the microcomputer-based lesson.
    • To assess the quiz's ability to appraise patient drug knowledge.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a 25-question drug knowledge quiz (multiple-choice and true/false) delivered via microcomputer.
    • Interactive feedback provided after each question, with options to reanswer incorrect responses.

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  • Data collection on lesson completion, scores, reattempts, and user evaluations.

    • Main Results:

    • 313 quiz completions analyzed from September 1981 to May 1982.
    • 86% of users found the lesson useful; 72% liked the quiz.
    • Average score improvement of 2.5 points by reanswering questions, with 52% of second attempts being correct.

    Conclusions:

    • Microcomputer-based patient education, specifically drug knowledge quizzes, is effective.
    • The drug quiz accurately assesses patient understanding of general drug information.
    • Interactive learning modules can enhance patient engagement and knowledge acquisition.