Developing consumer-focused risk communication strategies related to food terrorism

Consumer interpretation of ramipril and clopidogrel medication risk information – implications for risk communication strategies

PURPOSE Side effects and side-effect risk information can be provided using written medicine information. However, challenges exist in effectively communicating this information to consumers. This study aimed to explore broad consumer profiles relevant to ramipril and clopidogrel side-effect risk information interpretation. METHODS Three focus groups were conducted (n=18 consumers) exploring ...

[Results and issues in risk communication on "food safety risk assessment related to methylmercury in seafood"].

White Paper: Developing Informatics Tools and Strategies for Consumer-centered Health Communication

As the emphasis on individuals' active partnership in health care grows, so does the public's need for effective, comprehensible consumer health resources. Consumer health informatics has the potential to provide frameworks and strategies for designing effective health communication tools that empower users and improve their health decisions. This article presents an overview of the consumer he...

Risk communication and radiological/nuclear terrorism: a strategic view.

It is now widely recognized that effective communication is a crucial element in radiological/nuclear terrorism preparedness. Whereas in the past, communication and information issues were sometimes viewed as secondary in comparison with technical concerns, today the need to improve risk communication, public information, and emergency messaging is seen as a high priority. The process of improv...

The Demand Side: Consumer-Focused Strategies to Improve Health System Outcomes

Demand-side strategies include helping consumers and purchasers differentiate between highand low-value services, making consumers more cost-conscious shoppers for services and insurance coverage, and raising their awareness about the consequences of health behaviors. In all of these endeavors, the demand-side project entails broadening and deepening the research base for cost and quality analy...