Tammy Hoffmann1, Trevor Russell, Kryss McKenna. 1. Division of Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane 4072, Australia. t.hoffmann@uq.edu.au
Abstract
PURPOSE: The aim of this project was to design and evaluate a system that would produce tailored information for stroke patients and their carers, customised according to their informational needs, and facilitate communication between the patient and health professional. METHOD: A human factors development approach was used to develop a computer system, which dynamically compiles stroke education booklets for patients and carers. Patients and carers are able to select the topics about which they wish to receive information, the amount of information they want, and the font size of the printed booklet. The system is designed so that the health professional interacts with it, thereby providing opportunities for communication between the health professional and patient/carer at a number of points in time. RESULTS: Preliminary evaluation of the system by health professionals, patients and carers was positive. A randomised controlled trial that examines the effect of the system on patient and carer outcomes is underway.
RCT Entities:
PURPOSE: The aim of this project was to design and evaluate a system that would produce tailored information for strokepatients and their carers, customised according to their informational needs, and facilitate communication between the patient and health professional. METHOD: A human factors development approach was used to develop a computer system, which dynamically compiles stroke education booklets for patients and carers. Patients and carers are able to select the topics about which they wish to receive information, the amount of information they want, and the font size of the printed booklet. The system is designed so that the health professional interacts with it, thereby providing opportunities for communication between the health professional and patient/carer at a number of points in time. RESULTS: Preliminary evaluation of the system by health professionals, patients and carers was positive. A randomised controlled trial that examines the effect of the system on patient and carer outcomes is underway.
Authors: Anne Forster; Lesley Brown; Jane Smith; Allan House; Peter Knapp; John J Wright; John Young Journal: Cochrane Database Syst Rev Date: 2012-11-14