Communicating laboratory test results for rheumatoid factor: what do patients and physicians want?

نویسندگان

  • Ariella Kelman
  • Caroline O Robinson
  • Elisenda Cochin
  • Nina J Ahluwalia
  • Julia Braverman
  • Emil Chiauzzi
  • Kristina Simacek
چکیده

OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore patient and physician perspectives on current laboratory test reporting practices and to elicit ideas for improvement. METHODS Two independent studies were conducted. The first solicited members of an online physician community for opinions on current laboratory test reporting practices and possible improvements. The second addressed the same topic, but solicited patient feedback, and included an evaluation of a mock laboratory test report for the rheumatoid factor blood test. RESULTS Both physicians and patients expressed a desire for patient-friendly information on laboratory reports. Physicians expressed a need for education for patients around false-positive and false-negative results within laboratory reports, while patients sought context around the meaning of results, relevance to other tests, and follow-up steps. CONCLUSION Physicians and patients see value in enhancing laboratory test reports to improve communication. While reports should include the context that patients value, they should also contain cautionary interpretation emphasized by physicians. Patient consultation on improving laboratory reports may help improve such patient-focused communication and promote greater patient understanding of health information, thereby increasing patient participation in their own health care and improving outcomes. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Laboratory reports are typically designed by experts. Including patients in laboratory report design may facilitate communication and improve outcomes through better patient engagement.

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دوره 10  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2016