2022
Real-world implementation evaluation of an electronic health record-integrated consumer informatics tool that collects patient-generated contextual data
Holt J, Spanbauer C, Cusatis R, Winn A, Talsma A, Asan O, Somai M, Hanson R, Moore J, Makoul G, Crotty B. Real-world implementation evaluation of an electronic health record-integrated consumer informatics tool that collects patient-generated contextual data. International Journal Of Medical Informatics 2022, 165: 104810. PMID: 35714549, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2022.104810.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedElectronic Health RecordsFemaleHumansInformaticsMedicareResearch DesignUnited StatesConceptsPatient portal activationPrimary care providersPrimary care staffNon-minority patientsMore health servicesBehavioral health conditionsRE-AIM frameworkAcademic health networkPortal activationProgram invitationsPatient reachOffice visitsPatient populationPrimary careCare teamFemale genderPatient covariatesClinicians' viewsCare providersClinicians' usePatient needsPatientsHealth servicesMedicare coverageAbstractText
2010
Using the word ‘cancer’ in communication about an abnormal Pap test: Finding common ground with patient–provider communication
Simon M, Cofta-Woerpel L, Randhawa V, John P, Makoul G, Spring B. Using the word ‘cancer’ in communication about an abnormal Pap test: Finding common ground with patient–provider communication. Patient Education And Counseling 2010, 81: 106-112. PMID: 20060255, PMCID: PMC2891944, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2009.11.022.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbnormal Pap testCancer Institute's Cancer Information ServicePap testCancer Information ServiceNational Cancer Institute's Cancer Information ServicePatient-provider communicationPatients' literacy levelsBetter health outcomesPatient-provider educationCervical cancerUrban clinicPatients' viewsLiteracy levelsCancer riskHispanic womenPatientsHealth outcomesLow-income AfricanCancerWomenProvidersSemi-structured interviewsClinicCan electronic health records help improve patients' understanding of medications?
Webb J, Feinglass J, Makoul G, Wilkes C, Dunham D, Baker D, Wolf M. Can electronic health records help improve patients' understanding of medications? The American Journal Of Managed Care 2010, 16: 919-22. PMID: 21348562, PMCID: PMC4131729.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedication information sheetsCurrent medicationsNew medicationsMedication listAcademic general internal medicine clinicGeneral internal medicine clinicNew prescriptionsInternal medicine clinicQuality improvement studyInformation sheetPotential adverse effectsElectronic health recordsMedication discrepanciesPatient knowledgeMedicine clinicMedication managementPostvisit surveyPatient understandingMedicationsPatientsAdverse effectsHealth recordsPilot dataImprovement studyPrescription
2009
Using an online forum to encourage reflection about difficult conversations in medicine
Makoul G, Zick A, Aakhus M, Neely K, Roemer P. Using an online forum to encourage reflection about difficult conversations in medicine. Patient Education And Counseling 2009, 79: 83-86. PMID: 19717269, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2009.07.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchA multimedia patient education program on colorectal cancer screening increases knowledge and willingness to consider screening among Hispanic/Latino patients
Makoul G, Cameron K, Baker D, Francis L, Scholtens D, Wolf M. A multimedia patient education program on colorectal cancer screening increases knowledge and willingness to consider screening among Hispanic/Latino patients. Patient Education And Counseling 2009, 76: 220-226. PMID: 19250791, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2009.01.006.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMultimedia patient education programPatient education programScreening behaviorLatino adultsHispanic/Latino adultsHispanic/Latino patientsPast screening behaviourColorectal cancer screeningImportant health messagesActual screening behaviorHispanic/Latino communityStand-alone interventionCRC screeningLatino patientsCancer screeningAge 50Screening optionsHealth messagesPatientsEducation programsSignificant differencesPretest-posttest designStructured interviewsCRCAdditional researchFour Concepts of Health in America: Results of National Surveys
Makoul G, Clayman M, Lynch E, Thompson J. Four Concepts of Health in America: Results of National Surveys. Journal Of Health Communication 2009, 14: 3-14. PMID: 19180368, DOI: 10.1080/10810730802592213.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2008
Patient perspectives on communication with the medical team: Pilot study using the communication assessment tool-team (CAT-T)
Mercer L, Tanabe P, Pang P, Gisondi M, Courtney D, Engel K, Donlan S, Adams J, Makoul G. Patient perspectives on communication with the medical team: Pilot study using the communication assessment tool-team (CAT-T). Patient Education And Counseling 2008, 73: 220-223. PMID: 18703306, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2008.07.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency departmentMedical teamPatient's perspectiveLevel 1 trauma centerPilot studyAdult ED patientsCross-sectional studyCommunication Assessment ToolHigh-quality patient careNon-English speakingED patientsTrauma centerPatient assessmentExclusion criteriaPatient experiencePatientsPsychiatric issuesPatient carePatients' ideasIndividual caregiversTeam-based settingsCommunication assessmentAssessment toolCareMethodological limitations
2007
Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Among the Medically Underserved: A Pilot Study within a Federally Qualified Health Center
Khankari K, Eder M, Osborn C, Makoul G, Clayman M, Skripkauskas S, Diamond-Shapiro L, Makundan D, Wolf M. Improving Colorectal Cancer Screening Among the Medically Underserved: A Pilot Study within a Federally Qualified Health Center. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2007, 22: 1410-1414. PMID: 17653808, PMCID: PMC2305844, DOI: 10.1007/s11606-007-0295-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedBlack or African AmericanColonoscopyColorectal NeoplasmsCommunity Health CentersFemaleHealth EducationHispanic or LatinoHumansMaleMass ScreeningMiddle AgedOccult BloodPatient CompliancePhysician-Patient RelationsPilot ProjectsPoverty AreasRisk FactorsUnited StatesUrban PopulationConceptsQualified health centersCancer screening ratesHealth centersScreening ratesPhysician recommendationColorectal cancer screening completionColorectal cancer screening ratesFederally Qualified Health CentersBaseline screening ratesIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioPrimary care patientsPreliminary cost-effectiveness analysisScreening-eligible patientsCommunity health centersHealth literacy trainingCost-effectiveness ratioPatient decision makingRates of recommendationCost-effectiveness analysisCare patientsAdditional patientsHispanic patientsMedical visitsColorectal cancerConclusionsThe interventionMeasuring patient views of physician communication skills: Development and testing of the Communication Assessment Tool
Makoul G, Krupat E, Chang C. Measuring patient views of physician communication skills: Development and testing of the Communication Assessment Tool. Patient Education And Counseling 2007, 67: 333-342. PMID: 17574367, DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2007.05.005.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAttitude to HealthClinical CompetenceCommunicationComprehensionData CollectionDiscriminant AnalysisFactor Analysis, StatisticalFeasibility StudiesFeedback, PsychologicalFemaleFocus GroupsHumansMaleMiddle AgedPhysician-Patient RelationsPhysician's RolePilot ProjectsPsychometricsSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesConceptsCommunication Assessment ToolPhysician communication skillsAssessment toolVariety of specialtiesPatients' perceptionsPatients' viewsFive-point response scalePatientsPhysiciansCommunication skillsOverall scale reliabilityPhysician performanceCAT itemsClinical specialtiesExcellent scoresValid instrumentMean scoreAlpha coefficientResidency programsScoresPractice plansPilot testingSatisfaction ScaleSpecialty boardsSpecialtiesAn Evidence-Based Perspective on Greetings in Medical Encounters
Makoul G, Zick A, Green M. An Evidence-Based Perspective on Greetings in Medical Encounters. JAMA Internal Medicine 2007, 167: 1172-1176. PMID: 17563026, DOI: 10.1001/archinte.167.11.1172.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNew patient visitsPatient's nameComputer-assisted telephone surveyEveryday clinical practicePatient safety recommendationsPatient sexPatient visitsPatient expectationsClinical practicePatientsMedical encountersPatient identificationPhysiciansPhysician's nameTelephone surveyClosed-ended questionsSafety recommendationsVisitsInitial encounterLittle evidenceSurvey respondentsCommunication skills
2006
Communication About Behavioral Health Risks: A Study of Videotaped Encounters in 2 Internal Medicine Practices
Makoul G, Dhurandhar A, Goel M, Scholtens D, Rubin A. Communication About Behavioral Health Risks: A Study of Videotaped Encounters in 2 Internal Medicine Practices. Journal Of General Internal Medicine 2006, 21: 698-703. PMID: 16808769, PMCID: PMC1924697, DOI: 10.1111/j.1525-1497.2006.00467.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsBehavioral health risksInternal medicine practiceHealth behavior changeInitial visitGeneral internal medicine practiceMedicine practiceRisk behaviorsHealth risk screeningHealth risksNew patient visitsPrimary care practicesAcademic medical centerBehavior changePatient agePreventable morbidityRisk factorsPatient visitsObservational studyRisk screeningMedical CenterGeneral internistsSun exposureNational guidelinesCare practicesMajor cause
2003
The interplay between education and research about patient–provider communication
Makoul G. The interplay between education and research about patient–provider communication. Patient Education And Counseling 2003, 50: 79-84. PMID: 12767590, DOI: 10.1016/s0738-3991(03)00085-5.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
1998
The future of medical school courses in professional skills and perspectives
Makoul G, Curry R, Novack D. The future of medical school courses in professional skills and perspectives. Academic Medicine 1998, 73: 48-51. PMID: 9447201, DOI: 10.1097/00001888-199801000-00011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcademic Medical CentersCurriculumEducation, Medical, UndergraduateForecastingUnited StatesConceptsMedical school courseSchool courseProfessional skillsBasic science coursesStudent progressOngoing studentCourse componentsMedical educatorsScience coursesProfessional growthTeaching facultySolid educationCourse facultyMedical educationMedical schoolsFaculty inputClinical reasoningHumane culturePersonal awarenessStudentsFacultySmall groupEducationCourseSkills
1996
An active-learning approach to basic clinical skills
Curry R, Makoul G. An active-learning approach to basic clinical skills. Academic Medicine 1996, 71: 41-4. PMID: 8540963, DOI: 10.1097/00001888-199601000-00016.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsActive learning approachBasic clinical skillsNew curriculumPreclinical curriculumClinical skillsClinical skills unitClinical skills curriculumUniversity Medical SchoolTraditional curriculumStudents' understandingCritical thinkingSkills curriculumSkills UnitMedical schoolsCurriculumClinical proficiencyRepetitive practiceOverall attitudePopular aspectsDiagnostic reasoningNorthwestern University Medical SchoolStudentsComprehensive changesEssential areasSkills