scholarly journals Patients' perceptions of their doctors' notes and after-visit summaries: A mixed methods study of patients at safety-net clinics

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 485-493 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brittaney M. Belyeu ◽  
Jared W. Klein ◽  
Lisa M. Reisch ◽  
Sue Peacock ◽  
Natalia V. Oster ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Safety Net Clinics

scholarly journals Patients’ information needs and attitudes about post-treatment surveillance for colorectal cancer in the United States: a multi-perspective, mixed methods study

BMJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. e025888 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa M Lowenstein ◽  
Robert J Volk ◽  
Amanda Cuddy ◽  
Andrea P Hempstead ◽  
Y Nancy You ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Cancer ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
The United States ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Informational Needs ◽  
Safety Net Hospital ◽  
Patient Advocates

ObjectiveWe sought to determine patients’ informational needs for post-treatment surveillance and elicit clinicians’ and patient advocates’ (ie, stakeholders) opinions regarding what patients should know about post-treatment surveillance in the USA.DesignA mixed-methods study, using semi-structured interviews followed by a survey study.SettingParticipants for the interviews were from two large academic medical centres and a safety-net hospital. The stakeholders were recruited from attendees at the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology Network Spring 2016 meeting.ParticipantsParticipants for the in-depth interviews were purposively sampled. Eligible patients were 6 months to 5 years post curative resection for colorectal cancer and were fluent in English. Participants for the anonymous survey were stakeholders.Main outcome(s) and measure(s)The main outcome was patients’ with colorectal cancer informational needs for post-treatment surveillance, using an interview guide. The second outcome was the importance of the identified informational needs using an anonymous survey.ResultsOf the 67 patients approached, 31 were interviewed (response rate=46%), the majority were between 1 and 3 years post-treatment (81%) and diagnosed at stage III (74%). Despite a desire to monitor for cancer recurrence, patients had little understanding of the concept of post-treatment surveillance, equating surveillance with screening and a belief that if a recurrence was found early there would be a higher likelihood of cure. The survey suggested that clinicians (n=38) and patient advocates (n=11) had some differing opinions regarding what patients should know about surveillance to be active in decisions. For example, compared with clinicians, patient advocates felt that patients should know recurrence treatment options (100% vs 58%) and likelihood for cure following recurrence treatment (100% vs 38%).ConclusionsThe results of this exploratory mixed-methods study suggest that novel educational interventions targeting both patients and clinicians are needed to address the informational needs for post-treatment surveillance of colorectal cancer.

scholarly journals A Mixed-Methods Study of Patient–Provider E-Mail Content in a Safety-Net Setting

2015 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 85-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacob B. Mirsky ◽  
Lina Tieu ◽  
Courtney Lyles ◽  
Urmimala Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
E Mail

scholarly journals Study protocol: a mixed-methods study of women’s healthcare in the safety net after Affordable Care Act implementation – EVERYWOMAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Cottrell ◽  
Blair G. Darney ◽  
Miguel Marino ◽  
Anna Rose Templeton ◽  
Lorie Jacob ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Affordable Care Act ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Mixed Methods Study

Feasibility, Acceptability, and Adoption of an Inpatient Tobacco Treatment Service at a Safety-Net Hospital: A Mixed-Methods Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bhavna Seth ◽  
Nicole Herbst ◽  
Katia Oleinik ◽  
Kristopher Clark ◽  
Eric D. Helm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Treatment Service ◽  
Tobacco Treatment ◽  
Safety Net Hospital

Determining Emotional Tone and Verbal Behavior in Patients With Tinnitus and Hyperacusis: An Exploratory Mixed-Methods Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 660-672
Author(s):  
Suzanne H. Kimball ◽  
Toby Hamilton ◽  
Erin Benear ◽  
Jonathan Baldwin
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Verbal Behavior ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Anxiety And Depression ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Emotional Tone ◽  
Explanatory Mixed Methods ◽  
Quantitative Results

Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the emotional tone and verbal behavior of social media users who self-identified as having tinnitus and/or hyperacusis that caused self-described negative consequences on daily life or health. Research Design and Method An explanatory mixed-methods design was utilized. Two hundred “initial” and 200 “reply” Facebook posts were collected from members of a tinnitus group and a hyperacusis group. Data were analyzed via the LIWC 2015 software program and compared to typical bloggers. As this was an explanatory mixed-methods study, we used qualitative thematic analyses to explain, interpret, and illustrate the quantitative results. Results Overall, quantitative results indicated lower overall emotional tone for all categories (tinnitus and hyperacusis, initial and reply), which was mostly influenced by higher negative emotion. Higher levels of authenticity or truth were found in the hyperacusis sample but not in the tinnitus sample. Lower levels of clout (social standing) were indicated in all groups, and a lower level of analytical thinking style (concepts and complex categories rather than narratives) was found in the hyperacusis sample. Additional analysis of the language indicated higher levels of sadness and anxiety in all groups and lower levels of anger, particularly for initial replies. These data support prior findings indicating higher levels of anxiety and depression in this patient population based on the actual words in blog posts and not from self-report questionnaires. Qualitative results identified 3 major themes from both the tinnitus and hyperacusis texts: suffering, negative emotional tone, and coping strategies. Conclusions Results from this study suggest support for the predominant clinical view that patients with tinnitus and hyperacusis have higher levels of anxiety and depression than the general population. The extent of the suffering described and patterns of coping strategies suggest clinical practice patterns and the need for research in implementing improved practice plans.

EXPERIENCES, FRUSTRATIONS, AND BARRIERS, OF IPAD USAGE IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION: LIFE SKILLS CLASSROOM FROM EDUCATORS PERSPECTIVE

2018 ◽  
pp. 61-67
Author(s):  
D. J. Sullivan ◽  
S. Labby ◽  
A. Koptelov ◽  
S. L. Sullivan
Keyword(s):  
Special Education ◽  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Communication Systems ◽  
Life Skills ◽  
Mixed Methods Study ◽  
Educational Tool ◽  
Special Educator ◽  
Communications Systems ◽  
Communication Device ◽  
Communication Devices

The purpose of this mixed methods study was to determine the barriers that special educator teachers encounter when using iPads within the Life Skills classroom. The research investigates the experiences, frustrations, and barriers through educators’ perceptions of iPad implementation. The influence of these issues suggests why iPad usage is not a device that special education classrooms are using in a widespread daily manner. Exploration of iPads as an educational tool and as a communication device is also discussed, along with considerations of other communications systems such as Picture Exchange Communication Systems and Alternative and Augmented Communication Devices is considered. Recommendations for further possible research are also discussed.

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