Internet-based coaching to improve patient-clinician communication in primary care.
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Internet use in healthcare has grown quickly, but nursing has not explored its use in ambulatory settings. We developed an innovative internet-based coaching intervention conducted by nurses, aimed at improving patient communication with clinicians about 3 chronic conditions: pain, depression and impaired mobility. The intervention utilized a secure patient portal to deliver coaching and other information. The internet-based coaching was well received by patients to help in preparing for upcoming primary care visits.
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- AMIA ... Annual Symposium proceedings. AMIA Symposium
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تاریخ انتشار 2007