The challenges of effective communication between health information officers and patients (case study of Federal Medical Centre, Nguru Yobe state) Department: Health Information Management By: Danhausa Project ID: 6943 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study examines“THE CHALLENGES OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN HEALTH INFORMATION OFFICERS AND PATIENTS” (A CASE STUDY OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE, NGURU). Faced with the problem of Lack of communication can lead to grave medical errors which have the potential to cause severe injury or unexpected patient death, the study was guided by the following objectives To find out if there is effective communication between health information officers and patients in the Federal Medical Centre, Nguru, Yobe State. Concerning methodology, the study employed descriptive and explanatory design, questionnaires in addition to library research were applied in order to collect data. Primary and secondary data sources were used and data was analyzed using statistical package which was presented in frequency tables and percentages. The study findings revealed there is no adequate communication between healthcare workers and patients and this gap causes more medical errors. Key recommendations from the study are proper communication channels should be established between healthcare workers and patients, and a friendly and cordial environment must be created in hospitals....Preview Download Preview +Other Health Information Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling»Evaluation of the problems and constraints facing health record keeping and professionals»Impact of health information management in healthcare delivery»Assessment of challenges of health information management practice in General Hospital Ilorin, Kwara State»Analysis of filing system and consequences of misfiling patients health records in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»A study into causes of misfiling among health information management professionals in health records department - case study of University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara state»Evaluation of confidentiality of patient health records among hospital staff»Factors militating against effective documentation in health care delivery system in University of Benin Teaching Hospital Benin City, Edo state»Effect of lack of health information computerization in the primary health care system»Evaluation of patient appointment system - a case study of university of Ilorin teaching hospital»Causes and consequences of breach of confidentiality of patient health information in Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos state»Impact of health statistics in the health care delivery system at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara State»Impact of electronic medical records on patients waiting time in health care delivery system in Federal Medical Center, Asaba, Delta state»Knowledge and perception of health information management professionals on electronic coding for quality clinical data in University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Kwara state»Evaluation of the importance of health information management in primary health care