ArticleJournal of primary care & community health
Patient Perspectives on Point-of-Care Ultrasound Examinations in Consultative Outpatient Internal Medicine Practice.
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Abstract
PurposeWhile the clinical utility for Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) is well-established through its use in clinical practice to enhance diagnostic accuracy, expedite care, and improve patient interactions/communication, its impact on patient experience in outpatient consultative settings remains largely underexplored. We sought to evaluate patients' experience and satisfaction by incorporating POCUS use during outpatient consultations.MethodsIn this prospective, cross-sectional survey study conducted in a consultative outpatient internal medicine practice, a continuous sample of 100 patients undergoing POCUS during routine medical evaluations participated. We assessed patient perspectives using a survey that was adapted from validated instruments. The following items were evaluated using the anonymized survey: the extent of patient understanding, the integration of POCUS into the consultation, its impact on patient-doctor communication, perceived quality of care, and overall patient experience.ResultsMost respondents felt better informed about their health (88%), more thoroughly examined (94%), and reported improved confidence in their physician's assessment (92%) after the POCUS exam. In addition, POCUS was perceived as a natural part of the consultation (95%) and minimally burdensome (93%). Overall, 96% of study respondents agreed that POCUS improved their quality of care, and 98% described their experience as positive or very positive. Open-ended comments emphasized the immediacy of results, enhanced communication, and cost-effectiveness of the POCUS experience.ConclusionIncorporating POCUS in this environment improved patients' perceptions of their physician, clinic, and overall care. These findings support the broader adoption of POCUS in similar clinical settings and its potential impact on healthcare delivery and patient satisfaction.
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