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Improving the accuracy of patients' expectations of the psychiatric out-patient consultation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  02 January 2018

B. C. Douglas ,
L. M. Noble  and
S. P. Newman
B. C. Douglas
Affiliation:
University College London, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, Wolfson Building, 48 Riding House Street, London W1N 8AA
L. M. Noble*
Affiliation:
University College London, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, Wolfson Building, 48 Riding House Street, London W1N 8AA
S. P. Newman
Affiliation:
University College London, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Sciences, Wolfson Building, 48 Riding House Street, London W1N 8AA
*
∗Correspondence
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Abstract

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Aims and method

To investigate the impact of a video to improve the accuracy of patients' expectations of their first out-patient appointment. An intervention study was conducted in which patients watched a video before their appointment. The video provided information about the content of the consultation, the psychiatrist's role and types of treatments.

Results

The intervention increased the accuracy of patients' expectations but had no impact on satisfaction or anxiety. The video was popular as a means of preparing patients for the consultation.

Clinical implications

This could be offered routinely to patients attending services for the first time.

Type
Original Papers
Information
Psychiatric Bulletin , Volume 23 , Issue 7: The Journal of Trends in Psychiatric Practice , July 1999 , pp. 425 - 427
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Copyright
Copyright © 1999 The Royal College of Psychiatrists

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