Office-Based Tools and Primary Care Visit Communication, Length, and Preventive Service Delivery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The use of physician office-based tools such as electronic health records (EHRs), health risk appraisal (HRA) instruments, and written patient reminder lists is encouraged to support efficient, high-quality, patient-centered care. We evaluate the association of exam room use of EHRs, HRA instruments, and self-generated written patient reminder lists with patient-physician communication behaviors, recommended preventive health service delivery, and visit length.

Research methods

Observational study of 485 office visits with 64 primary care physicians practicing in a health system serving the Detroit metropolitan area. Study data were obtained from patient surveys, direct observation, office visit audio-recordings, and automated health system records. Outcome measur

SUBMITTER: Lafata JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4799894 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature