Promoting MedlinePlus utilization in a federally qualified health center using a multimodal approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Most patients want more health information than their clinicians provide during office visits. Written information can complement information that is provided verbally, yet most primary care practices, including federally qualified health centers, have not implemented systematic programs to ensure that patients receive understandable, relevant, and accurate health information at the point of care. MedlinePlus in particular is underutilized.

Case presentation

The authors conducted a multimodal intervention to promote the use of MedlinePlus at a federally qualified health center. We provided MedlinePlus training to clinicians and patients through group and one-on-one trainings and multimedia promotion. We administered pre- and post-intervention surveys to patients,

SUBMITTER: Sanders M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6013131 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature