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Patient information systems that tailor to the individual

D S Bental¹, A Cawsey, R Jones

¹Department of Computing and Electrical Engineering, Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK. diana@cee.hw.ac.uk.ac

Patient Education and Counseling|May 1, 1999

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Summary

Computer-based patient information systems offer personalized education. Tailored content improves patient understanding and engagement, as demonstrated by systems developed in Scotland.

Area of Science:

Health Informatics
Patient Education Technology

Background:

Personalized computer systems for patient education were recommended by Skinner et al.
Previous work highlighted the potential of computers in patient education.

Purpose of the Study:

To discuss computer-based patient information systems that provide tailored educational material.
To present examples of such systems developed in Scotland.
To review techniques for developing tailored systems and their efficacy.

Main Methods:

Review of computer-based patient information systems.
Examples of tailored systems developed in Scotland.
Analysis of techniques for system development and evidence of efficacy.

Main Results:

Computer-based systems can deliver personalized patient education.
Examples of tailored systems from Scotland are presented.
Techniques and evidence for efficacy are discussed.

Conclusions:

Tailored computer-based patient information systems hold significant potential for effective patient education.
Further research into the efficacy of these personalized systems is warranted.

Human-centred Computing

Computing Education

Patient Information Systems That Tailor To The Individual