Camera-Related Behaviors during Video Recorded Medical Interactions

Video recording provides an objective record of the content of medical interactions. However, there is concern that cameras may be reactive measurement devices that alter what normally transpires during interactions. This study addressed potential reactivity of cameras in medical interactions. Inter...

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Published in:Journal of nonverbal behavior 2007-06, Vol.31 (2), p.99-117
Main Authors: Penner, Louis A, Orom, Heather, Albrecht, Terrance L, Franks, Melissa M, Foster, Tanina S, Ruckdeschel, John C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Medical treatment
Nonverbal communication
Oncology
Physician patient relationships
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Summary:Video recording provides an objective record of the content of medical interactions. However, there is concern that cameras may be reactive measurement devices that alter what normally transpires during interactions. This study addressed potential reactivity of cameras in medical interactions. Interactions between 45 patients and 14 medical oncologists were video recorded and coded for camera-related behaviors. Eleven of 45 patients performed none of the behaviors. Among the other patients, camera-related behaviors were infrequent and, on average, constituted about 0.1% (one-tenth of one percent) of total interaction time. Behaviors occurred most often in very early stages of interactions, and when physicians were absent from the room. Seven physicians showed camera-related behaviors, comprising less than 0.1% of the time they were in the interaction. Results suggest video recording can provide nonreactive means of studying medical interactions. [PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0191-5886
1573-3653
DOI:10.1007/s10919-007-0024-8