Perspectives of family physicians on computer-assisted health-risk assessments.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The firsthand experience of physicians using computer-assisted health-risk assessment is salient for designing practical eHealth solutions.

Objective

The aim of this study was to enhance understanding about computer-assisted health-risk assessments from physicians' perspectives after completion of a trial at a Canadian, urban, multi-doctor, hospital-affiliated family practice clinic.

Methods

A qualitative approach of face-to-face, in-depth, semi-structured interviews was used. All interviews were audio recorded and field notes taken. Analytic induction and constant comparative techniques were used for coding and analyses. Interpretation was facilitated by peer audit and insights gained from the social exchange theoretical perspective.

Results

Ten phy

SUBMITTER: Ahmad F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2885781 | biostudies-literature | 2010 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature