Citation

Ellington L, Matwin S, Jasti S, Williamson J, Crouch BI, Caravati M, Dudley W. Clin. Toxicol. (Phila) 2008; 46(2): 105-109.

Affiliation

University of Utah, College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/15563650701338914

PMID

18259957

PMCID

PMC3167482

Abstract

Objective. This project explored the communication processes associated with poison control center calls. Methods. In this preliminary study, we adapted the Roter Interaction Analysis System to capture staff-caller dialogue. This involved case selection, wherein adherence and non-adherence cases were selected; call linkage to medical records, where case records were linked with voice recordings; and application of Roter Interaction Analysis System to calls. Results. Results indicate that communications are predominantly provider-driven. Patient age and percentage of staff partnership statements were significantly associated with adherence at the 0.05 level. Increases in age were associated with decreases in adherence to recommendations (p < 0.001). Increases in percentage of staff partnership statements (over all staff talk) were associated with increases in adherence (p = 0.013). Conclusion. This line of research could lead to evidence-based guidelines for effective staff-caller communication, increased adherence rates, and improved health outcomes.

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