Studies
Patient information which fits neatly in your pocket
PocketDoktor® under the microscope
Basel, Switzerland
(2012)
Evaluation of 10 surgical PocketDoktor® books based on 100 patient questionnaires at Basel University Hospital. Qualitative study with the aim of establishing the acceptance of PocketDoktor® books amongst in-patients undergoing surgery.
New Haven, USA
(2013–2015)
Randomised, controlled comparative study based on 200 patients at Yale-New Haven Hospital, USA. The endpoints of the study are the effects of the PocketDoktor® books on the understanding of the illness, patient satisfaction and the impact on doctor/patient communication.
Kampala, Uganda
(2015–2017)
Randomised, controlled comparative study based on 200 patients at the Makerere University Hospital Kampala, Uganda. The endpoints of the study are the effects of the PocketDoktor® books on the understanding of the illness, patient satisfaction and the impact on doctor/patient communication.
Basel, Switzerland (2012
In order to validate and improve our concept, we conducted a pilot study at Basel University Hospital in spring 2012. As part of this study, an illness-specific PocketDoktor® book was given to a total of 100 patients in the Department of Abdominal Surgery either prior to or shortly after surgery. The subject areas were: diverticulitis, inguinal hernia, appendicitis, colorectal tumours and gall stones. During the convalescence period, the patients read the books and completed a questionnaire. 96% of the patients rated the images designed to explain their illness as either good or very good. The informative content of the books was also rated as good or very good in 96% of cases. 100% of the respondents felt that the books were either helpful or very helpful in improving their understanding of the particular illness. In addition to the positive feedback from patients, the books were also extremely well received by doctors, care staff and relatives.
What do you think of the books which were selected to describe the function of the organ and illness.
good or very good
What do you think of the books which were selected to describe the function of the organ and illness.
good or very good
Do you believe that the book is helpful to ensure improved patient understanding of the illness?
helpful or very helpful
