Date of Conferral
2019
Degree
Ph.D.
School
Health Services
Advisor
Ji Shen
Abstract
Previous research has shown that 45% of malpractice claims are due to insufficient and late follow-up of test results and limited communication methods provided to patients. This study explored the preferred communication methods between a patient and a healthcare provider. The technology acceptance model served as the conceptual framework. A quantitative research design was used to examine patients’ perceived usefulness, attitude, perceived ease of use, and adaptability regarding mobile technology. The primary means of data collection was the use of a survey questionnaire. Participants included a random sample of 118 women seen in a local health department in the women’s clinic and sexually transmitted disease clinic. The research questions focused on exploring test result notification using an electronic mobile device. A chi-squared test was used to answer each research question. The results of the chi-squared analysis revealed no significant association between the use of text messaging and communication with a health provider. There was a significant difference in the mean score in the preferred method of communication of an abnormal test result and a normal test, and that there is not a significant association between the use of a mobile device (IV) and response rate (DV) to test result notification with a health provider. The results from this study offer public health departments a better understanding of patients' preferred test notification method, which untimely creates a positive social change by reducing untreated sexually transmitted diseases.
Recommended Citation
Ouk, LaShonda, "Improving Gonorrhea Result Notification and Response Among African American Women" (2019). Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies. 7714.
https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/7714