Interactive Patient Education: Reach Patients Where They Are

As healthcare and technology continue to converge, communicating with patients is now increasingly taking place digitally. Whether it’s scheduling online, telemedicine visits or educating patients, the medical office is no longer the only venue for reaching patients. Which begs the question: how do we reach patients where they are?

One solution that has been gaining traction in the industry is “Interactive Patient Education” AKA digital programs and tools that allow patients to take charge of their health, with their provider’s guidance, in-between office visits.

As a healthcare professional, you understand that the ability to educate and empower patients can directly influence their health outcomes but if you’re struggling to give patients everything they need during your brief time with them, read on. In this article, we’ll delve into the uses of interactive patient education and explore how leveraging technology can significantly enhance the capacity to reach patients in ways that traditional methods, such as pamphlets, might fall short.

Interactive Patient Education

Before we discuss the advantages of interactive patient education, let’s explore what it is. Interactive patient education refers to hands-on digital methods to convey medical information to patients, such as videos, tasks and educational copy online. Rather than relying solely on static or passive materials like pamphlets or brochures, this approach leverages technology to create a more engaging and personalized learning experience.

This medium also allows patients to continuously access the same materials, rather than absorb information once and forget soon after.

In essence, interactive patient education is about meeting patients where they are – both in terms of understanding and remotely using technology. It acknowledges that the modern patient is accustomed to an interactive and digital world, so, the approach to patient education should reflect this reality.

The Power of Technology in Patient Education

Now, let’s explore how technology can be a game-changer in patient education, surpassing the limitations of traditional patient education:

1. Accessibility and Convenience:

In a world where information is at patients’ fingertips, the expectation is for healthcare to be readily accessible. Technology allows information to be provided that patients can access medical education from their provider at any time and from any location, catering to their busy schedules.

2. Customization and Personalization:

Every practice and practitioner is unique, and their methodology and medical advice will vary from practice to practice. Some pamphlets or materials that you provide to patients may not reflect your practice’s particular advice.

Interactive patient education platforms include customization features, allowing you to tailor the educational content to the specific needs and preferences for your patient population. These platforms and programs also include your practice logo, and your patients’ names, making it a much more personal experience. This personalization can foster a deeper connection between you, patients, and their healthcare journey.

3. Increased Information Retention:

Studies consistently show that interactive and multimedia content leads to higher information retention rates compared to traditional methods. The combination of visual, auditory, and interactive elements helps reinforce key concepts, ensuring that patients better understand and remember the information provided.

4. Real-time Feedback:

Unlike static materials, interactive patient education allows for real-time feedback and communication. Patients can ask questions, seek clarification, and provide input, fostering a collaborative and informed healthcare experience.

5. Trackable Progress:

Tracking patients’ progress through interactive platforms can provide you with insights into their day-to-day activities in real time, making the patient’s current state of progress more transparent to the practitioner. These programs help patients to send their data to you instantly, and they can track their progress on their end as well. This information can inform further discussions during appointments and help you to prescribe tailored educational content.

Embracing the Future of Healthcare Education

Interactive patient education represents a leap forward, allowing connection with patients on a level that transcends the limitations of traditional methods.

Embracing interactive patient education is embracing the future. As healthcare professionals, it is your responsibility to speak the language of patients and guide them on a journey towards better health and understanding.

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Tracking functionality for food, activity and biometric data
Task tracking inside of programs
Available inside mobile app and desktop
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Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7644889/ Abdulrahaman MD, Faruk N, Oloyede AA, Surajudeen-Bakinde NT, Olawoyin LA, Mejabi OV, Imam-Fulani YO, Fahm AO, Azeez AL. Multimedia tools in the teaching and learning processes: A systematic review. Heliyon. 2020 Nov 2;6(11):e05312. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2020.e05312. PMID: 33195834; PMCID: PMC7644889.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2452301120300511