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Exploring Interventions To Increase Primary Care Providers’ Use Of Self-Management Goals, Nanci Reiland, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Mary E. Maragos
Exploring Interventions To Increase Primary Care Providers’ Use Of Self-Management Goals, Nanci Reiland, Kathleen Fitzgerald, Mary E. Maragos
Patient Experience Journal
Accreditors, such as the Joint Commission, consider evidence of patient engagement strategies for awarding Primary Care/Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) accreditation. This project explored the use of brief Motivational Interviewing (MI) training at a local county health center and evaluated the impact on the documented use of self-management goals (SMGs) for patients with diabetes and hypertension. Methods included a professional development program, including an online module, presentation, and educational materials. The goal was to increase providers’ MI knowledge and skills to better construct and document SMGs. The program impact was evaluated by chart review to determine the use of SMGs by …
Impact Of Logo Wear On Provider Perception Of Patient, Bill R. Gombeski Jr
Impact Of Logo Wear On Provider Perception Of Patient, Bill R. Gombeski Jr
Patient Experience Journal
Patient’s appearance affects provider perception of patients and subsequent provider behavior. Based on anecdotal information, it was hypothesized that wearing a health organization’s brand would result in a more positive perception of a patient by providers and subsequently a better patient experience. A study of 121 individuals with patient contact was conducted. Using photos of patients with and without a health care brand on their shirts, study subjects rated the attractiveness and willingness to engage with photos of patients. Patients with a Mayo brand and UK HealthCare brand showed some significant positive attractiveness over the same patient without the brand. …