Carrie L Nacht, Nora Jacobson, Olayinka Shiyanbola, Catherine Arnott Smith, Peter L T Hoonakker, Ryan J Coller, Shannon M Dean, Daniel J Sklansky, Windy Smith, Carley M Sprackling, Michelle M Kelly
OBJECTIVES: To explore the benefits and challenges of accessing physicians' notes during pediatric hospitalization across parents of different health literacy levels. METHODS: For this secondary analysis, we used semi-structured interviews conducted with 28 parents on their impressions of having access to their child's care team notes on a bedside table. Three researchers used thematic analysis to develop a codebook, coded interview data, and identified themes. Parent interviews and respective themes were then dichotomized into proficient or limited health literacy groups and compared...
January 4, 2024: Hospital Pediatrics