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Interactive multimedia information program for use by breast-care nurses--a patient acceptability study

E Street1, P J Drew, P J Carleton

  • 1The University of Hull Academic Surgical Unit, Castle Hill Hospital, UK.

European Journal of Surgical Oncology : the Journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology
|December 31, 1998
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A new multimedia breast counseling program was highly acceptable to patients, with most finding it superior to traditional leaflets. This interactive technology is poised for wider clinical use in breast care.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Informatics
  • Patient Education
  • Breast Health

Background:

  • Traditional patient information for breast disorders often relies on leaflets.
  • There is a need for innovative and engaging patient education tools in clinical settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To design an interactive multimedia program for breast-care nurses.
  • To evaluate patient acceptability of this technology in a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary team, including patients, developed the multimedia program.
  • Prospective analysis using questionnaires and interviews assessed patient and nurse impressions.
  • Fifty women with symptomatic breast disorders participated.

Main Results:

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  • 72% of patients found multimedia counseling superior to traditional methods.
  • 98% rated the system as good or better; none found it anxiety-provoking.
  • The system was equally acceptable and easy to use across age groups, including those over 55.

Conclusions:

  • The multimedia breast counseling program is acceptable to patients.
  • It is perceived as superior to traditional leaflet-based approaches.
  • The technology's advantages suggest increasing clinical utilization for breast care.