Effectiveness of patient engagement strategies in improving health outcomes

Norah Owaydhah Alarjani; Mohammed K Al Otaibi; Amaal Nazel Alshammari

doi:10.53730/ijhs.v3nS1.15123

Effectiveness of patient engagement strategies in improving health outcomes

https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v3nS1.15123

Authors

Norah Owaydhah Alarjani Nuclear Medicine Technologist, King Fahad hospital (National Guard)
Mohammed K. Al Otaibi Pharmaceutical Care Department, King Abdullah Bin Abdulaziz Specialized Children Hospital Riyadh, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs
Amaal Nazel Alshammari Nurse in diabetes Education, King Abdulaziz Medical City

Keywords:

patient engagement strategies, improving health outcomes, healthcare

Abstract

Despite the research literature on patient engagement strategy efficacy and the patient experience, studies mainly focus on patient communication and education. There is a need for a holistic perspective on patient-perceived outcomes of satisfaction, health, and well-being. Integrating patient-reported outcomes (PROs) into electronic health record (EHR) systems is crucial to fill gaps in clinical information. Actionable PROs can also be integrated into patient-experience surveys or appointment scheduling efforts. Research funding is needed to evaluate the efficacy of patient engagement strategies on PROs and patient satisfaction, health, and well-being. Better standards are needed to define and measure the patient experience and represent the patient perspective in health system decision-making. The impacts of patient engagement efforts on patient-reported outcomes and their interactions with the healthcare system should be assessed. Understanding the concept of patient-centered care and the implications of patient engagement on health system performance is lacking. Healthcare professionals should provide support and motivation to patients, develop strategies for lifestyle changes, and implement structured programs.

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Published

20-01-2019

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Alarjani, N. O., Al Otaibi, M. K., & Alshammari, A. N. (2019). Effectiveness of patient engagement strategies in improving health outcomes. International Journal of Health Sciences, 3(S1), 191–212. https://doi.org/10.53730/ijhs.v3nS1.15123

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