Patient and Clinician Satisfaction With Shared Medical Appointments for Glaucoma. Academic Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs) are patient-centered care tools designed to administer patient counseling and education, typically delivered individually, in a group setting. SMAs are effective in facilitating peer-learning, resulting in improvement in knowledge and health behavior. This study aimed to implement what we know of as the first ophthalmology SMA done in the United States. We evaluated the implementation feasibility, patient and provider experience, changes in patient knowledge, and provider stress. Five glaucoma patients who expressed issues with adherence during their clinic visit at Boston Medical Center (BMC) who were interested in the SMA were recruited. Patients and staff had a positive experience with the SMA. There was a marked increase in patient glaucoma knowledge and a decrease in average staff member stress level score during the SMA. From all standpoints, including billing and management, we conclude that SMA implementation is feasible in ophthalmology departments in academic settings.

publication date

  • March 15, 2021

Research

keywords

  • Glaucoma
  • Shared Medical Appointments

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85102703349

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1080/08820538.2021.1896758

PubMed ID

  • 33720810

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 37

issue

  • 1