Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: The aim of this study was to empirically investigate the barriers in doctor-patient communication and knowledge \ntransfer and the role of innovative technologies in overcoming these barriers. We applied qualitative research \nmethods. \nOur results show that patients extensively use information sources, primarily the Internet before the visits. Patients \nregularly apply a self-diagnosis regarding their diseases. This implies several risks as many of them are not able to \nproperly interpret the found information and at the same time the information might not be reliable. To overcome \nthese risks efforts are required within the fields of technology developments for making web sites more reliable and \nimprovement of the health culture of patients, as well. \nOur research identified the most significant barriers of doctor-patient communication including limited time, the \npatients’ distress, inadequate health culture and prior knowledge, as well as poor communication skills of some \nclinicians. Technology might help clinicians to use their limited time more effectively. \nIn the long term, innovative technology solutions might take over some tasks of the health care personnel if they \nprovide reliable health information adapted to the patient’s health, emotional and psychosocial status. Barriers of access to the new technology should be identified and addressed otherwise it would increase the already existing knowledge gap between patients and doctors.
Authors: Zoltán Sára, Zoltán Csedő, T Tóth, József Balázs Fejes, Gábor Pörzse
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1486806994