Patient and Clinician Satisfaction With Shared Medical Appointments for Glaucoma.
Semin Ophthalmol
; 37(1): 17-22, 2022 Jan 02.
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ABSTRACT
Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) are patient-centered care tools designed to administer patient counseling and education, typically delivered individually, in a group setting. SMAs are effective in facilitating peer-learning, resulting in improvement in knowledge and health behavior. This study aimed to implement what we know of as the first ophthalmology SMA done in the United States. We evaluated the implementation feasibility, patient and provider experience, changes in patient knowledge, and provider stress. Five glaucoma patients who expressed issues with adherence during their clinic visit at Boston Medical Center (BMC) who were interested in the SMA were recruited. Patients and staff had a positive experience with the SMA. There was a marked increase in patient glaucoma knowledge and a decrease in average staff member stress level score during the SMA. From all standpoints, including billing and management, we conclude that SMA implementation is feasible in ophthalmology departments in academic settings.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Glaucoma
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Consultas Médicas Compartilhadas
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
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En
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Semin Ophthalmol
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article