Understanding how doctors can help patients avoid false health information
Identifying salient factors that influence physician practices in mitigating patient misinformation
['FUNDING_R01'] · WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES · NIH-11117089
This study looks at how doctors can help older adults who might believe in health misinformation by understanding what makes doctors comfortable talking about it and finding better ways for them to share accurate health information.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11117089 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how physicians can effectively address and correct health misinformation, particularly among older adults who are more vulnerable to believing false information. It employs a mixed-methods approach to explore the factors that influence physicians' willingness to engage with patients on this issue, including their personal beliefs, communication skills, and the challenges they face in practice. By identifying these factors, the research aims to develop better strategies for physicians to communicate accurate health information to their patients, ultimately improving health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 65 and older who may be affected by health misinformation.
Not a fit: Patients under the age of 65 or those who do not engage with healthcare providers may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower physicians to more effectively combat health misinformation, leading to better health decisions and outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: While the approach of engaging physicians to correct misinformation is promising, there is limited empirical data on its effectiveness, making this research relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES
- WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES — WINSTON-SALEM, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MASTER, ZUBIN — WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES
- Study coordinator: MASTER, ZUBIN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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