Enhancing Patient Understanding of Laboratory Test Results: Systematic Review of Presentation Formats and Their Impact on Perception, Decision, Action, and Memory

• Main Authors: Frederieke A M van der Mee (Author), Fleur Schaper (Author), Jesse Jansen (Author), Judith A P Bons (Author), Steven J R Meex (Author), Jochen W L Cals (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: JMIR Publications, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundDirect access of patients to their web-based patient portal, including laboratory test results, has become increasingly common. Numeric laboratory results can be challenging to interpret for patients, which may lead to anxiety, confusion, and unnecessary doctor consultations. Laboratory re...