A pilot study to evaluate learning style-tailored information prescriptions for hypertensive emergency department patients.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This pilot study explored whether learning style-tailored education materials, "information prescriptions," are effective in increasing hypertension knowledge in emergency room patients.

Methods

In a randomized trial, hypertensive emergency medicine patients received either standard care discharge instructions or discharge instructions in combination with an information prescription individualized to each patient's learning-style preference. Two weeks post-visit, the study team assessed changes in hypertension knowledge via a survey.

Results

No significant difference was observed for changes in quiz scores on the hypertension knowledge assessment, though patients receiving the tailored information prescriptions reported higher levels of satisfaction with int

SUBMITTER: Koonce TY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3193368 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature