Do the pictures influence scores on the Dartmouth COOP Charts?
OBJECTIVE
To determine the effect of illustrations on COOP Chart responses.


METHODS
Randomized split-half design of 177 patients discharged from a medical centre during a 3 month interval. Patient responses were obtained. However, there are benefits from the use of illustrations. Further research measures. Demographic characteristics and health status.


RESULTS
No response differences were observed between patients who received COOP Chart illustrations and those who did not receive illustrations.


CONCLUSIONS
Pictures do not appear to affect responses to COOP Charts. However there are benefits of the use of illustrations. Also, further research should be conducted with other patient populations and other COOP Charts before conclusive statements can be made regarding the use of illustrations with the COOP Charts.
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Hospital Corporation of America, Quality Resource Group, Nashville, TN 37202.
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Nelson
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D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000328:Adult; D002359:Cartoons as Topic; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011594:Psychometrics; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires