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Pals, R. S., Hansen, U. M., Johansen, C. B., Hansen, C. S., Jørgensen, M. E., Fleischer, J., & Willaing, I. (2015). Making sense of a new technology in clinical practice: a qualitative study of patient and physician perspectives. BMC Health Services Research, 15(1), 1-10. doi:10.1186/s12913-015-1071-1 http://proxy.chamberlain.edu:8080/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=her&AN=109884152&site=eds-live What is the population (sample) for this study? Describe the data collection procedure. How were the data analyzed?
In this method the data collection was accomplished from the 3 sources, of the different population:
Finally these data were analyzed using the concept of technological frames which is based on the process to assess how physicians and patients understand & interpret the currently available new technology.
The results of the present studies had observed that physicians generally have difficulty to communicate the results of the CAN test to patients regarding the complete understandings of the treatment of patients. Furthermore, it was seen that patients were in dilemma regarding the purpose of the CAN test with respect to their implications.
Finally it was concluded that the integration of any new risk assessment technology into clinical practice is full of many challenges. It is advisable to provide more assessable information to patients regarding the CAN test.