Medical communication assistance to enhance patient engagement and health literacy
Medical communication assistance to enhance patient engagement and health literacy
This project aims to develop a new approach to engage volunteers and support vulnerable patients remotely by utilising a mobile application and integrating a volunteer service to organise medical history (provide assistance in summarising and organising patient information/medical history in written English/Cantonese/Putonghua) to help patients in health professional consultations, so that they can have equal access to healthcare resources and support.
Grantee
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Project Type
Research
Project Nature
Healthcare
Major Beneficiaries
Others
Approved Funding Amount
HK$400,000
Funding Period (months)
24
Status
Active
Impact / Expected Impact
The project will create positive changes in patient organisation and understanding of own medical history and the preparation for scheduled appointments in medical information, queries and concerns. It will also enhance written information and context for the medical consultation and patient-centered care, patient engagement and self-efficacy. Moreover, it will establish valuable language resources and service for the community.