AI Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate patients’ attitudes towards information leaflets, their comprehension of the material, and the impact of time constraints in an outpatient clinic setting.
- A sample of 50 patients reading a leaflet on Methyl Prednisolone was surveyed after a 15-minute reading period, revealing their desire for more informative content and their variable understanding of it.
- Factors like excessive information, poor presentation, insufficient time, and irrelevant content negatively influenced how well patients understood the leaflets, leading to recommendations for improving written information provided to patients.
Article Abstract
Purpose: To assess patients' attitude towards information leaflets, their understanding of the given information, and the time factor involved in an out-patient clinic set-up.
Design/methodology/approach: A total of 50 patients who received depot preparation of Methyl Prednisolone as local injections in an out-patient hand-clinic were given 15 minutes to read the patient information leaflet and were simultaneously asked to answer a questionnaire.
Findings: Patients want to be informed and are willing to spend more time and effort on information leaflets. Their ability to grasp and retain the relevant information is highly variable. Excess of information, poor presentation/format, lack of time, irrelevant data are factors which seem to adversely affect the effectiveness of information leaflets.
Originality/value: This study gives recommendations to those providing patient care. Emphasises the need for a careful review of all written information with respect to patients' better understanding of the treatment they will receive for the condition being treated.
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