The simulated patient method: Design and application in health services research
| Autor: | Jack C. Collins, Abilio C. de Almeida Neto, Rebekah Moles, Wei Wen Chong, Carl R. Schneider |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Research design
Pharmacies Medical education business.industry Computer science Health services research Pharmaceutical Science Pharmacy Community Pharmacy Services 030226 pharmacology & pharmacy Simulated patient Patient Simulation 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Pharmaceutical Services Health care Humans 030212 general & internal medicine Health Services Research business Patient simulation Delivery of Health Care |
| Zdroj: | Research in socialadministrative pharmacy : RSAP. 17(12) |
| ISSN: | 1934-8150 |
| Popis: | The simulated patient method is becoming increasingly popular in health services research to observe the behaviour of healthcare practitioners in a naturalistic setting. This method involves sending a trained individual (simulated patient among other names), who is indistinguishable from a regular consumer, into a healthcare setting with a standardised scripted request. This paper provides an overview of the method, a brief history of its use in health services research, comparisons with other methods, ethical considerations, and considerations for the development of studies using the simulated patient method in health services research, with examples from pharmacy and other fields. Methods of analysis, mixed-methods, and the use of simulated patients with feedback are also discussed. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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