Can Psychology Research Inform Health Information Data Collection?
Session Type
Seminar
Topic
Communication and Relationship-centered Healthcare
Location
Classroom 210
Start Date
30-10-2015 4:00 PM
End Date
30-10-2015 4:15 PM
Abstract
Electronic medical records (EMRs) offer opportunities to access and analyze unprecedented amounts of health data. Yet, the conclusions drawn from this health data are only as accurate as the data provided. Recent findings by psychologists and health researchers may help streamline health information data collection and subsequent data analysis. Specifically, three areas will be discussed: (1) Standardization of terms with an emphasis on standardization between the patient and the health professionals. (2) Concise measurement of health and the impact of patient inattention and fatigue when responding to health measures. (3) Source labeling within the medical record with an emphasis on how the health information was gathered (e.g., self-administered questionnaire, responded in-person to a health professional, provided via phone). Research suggests consideration of these potential biases could provide the patient with a better health care experience, assist the health care provider in diagnosis and treatment, conserve time and resources, and aid researchers as they consider health outcomes.
Can Psychology Research Inform Health Information Data Collection?
Classroom 210
Electronic medical records (EMRs) offer opportunities to access and analyze unprecedented amounts of health data. Yet, the conclusions drawn from this health data are only as accurate as the data provided. Recent findings by psychologists and health researchers may help streamline health information data collection and subsequent data analysis. Specifically, three areas will be discussed: (1) Standardization of terms with an emphasis on standardization between the patient and the health professionals. (2) Concise measurement of health and the impact of patient inattention and fatigue when responding to health measures. (3) Source labeling within the medical record with an emphasis on how the health information was gathered (e.g., self-administered questionnaire, responded in-person to a health professional, provided via phone). Research suggests consideration of these potential biases could provide the patient with a better health care experience, assist the health care provider in diagnosis and treatment, conserve time and resources, and aid researchers as they consider health outcomes.