Patient Engagement Strategies Flashcards
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A telehealth patient repeatedly misses scheduled video appointments. Which strategy is MOST effective for improving adherence?
Answer: Send automated reminders 24 hours and 1 hour before each session
Automated multi-point reminders significantly reduce no-show rates by keeping appointments top of mind.
Which of the following BEST describes 'asynchronous engagement' in telehealth?
Answer: Secure messaging or store-and-forward communication reviewed at a different time
Asynchronous engagement involves non-real-time communication such as secure messages, uploaded photos, or recorded videos reviewed later by the provider.
When onboarding a new telehealth patient with low digital literacy, what is the FIRST priority?
Answer: Assess the patient's technology access and comfort level before the first visit
Assessing technology access and comfort level first allows the care team to tailor support and prevent barriers from derailing engagement.
A telehealth provider notices a patient's camera is always off during sessions. What is the MOST appropriate initial response?
Answer: Explore the patient's reasons and negotiate acceptable alternatives
Understanding the patient's reasons respects autonomy and may reveal fixable barriers such as privacy concerns or bandwidth issues.
Which engagement metric BEST measures whether telehealth patients are actively managing their health between visits?
Answer: Frequency and quality of patient-initiated secure messages and portal logins
Patient-initiated portal activity between visits indicates self-management behavior, a core indicator of active engagement.
Which communication style is MOST effective for building a therapeutic alliance during telehealth visits?
Answer: Empathetic, plain-language dialogue that invites patient questions
Empathetic, plain-language communication fosters trust and encourages patients to participate actively in their care.
A telehealth program wants to increase engagement among rural patients who have limited broadband access. Which adaptation is MOST appropriate?
Answer: Offer audio-only telephone visits as an equivalent alternative
Audio-only telephone visits ensure continuity of care for patients where broadband is unavailable, maintaining engagement without a technology barrier.