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February 7, 2026

Patient Preferences for Electronic Versus Paper Patient Information Leaflets: A Survey Among Patients in Sweden.

Annika Forsberg Wenche Olsen Boström Andersen Klaus Kaae D Eek

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Key Points

To assess patient preferences regarding electronic versus paper patient information leaflets (PILs) in Sweden.
Conducted a survey among patients in Sweden
Compared preferences for electronic vs. paper PILs
Analyzed responses to gauge readiness for transition
Patients show a notable preference for electronic PILs over paper
Indications of a strong readiness to embrace ePILs
Transitioning might be beneficial based on patient feedback

Implication

Survey reveals patient readiness for electronic leaflets over paper in Sweden, suggesting a shift in preference.

Abstract

These results suggest the readiness of patients in Sweden to transition to ePILs from the traditional paper PIL.

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Cite This Study

Forsberg et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698acaf07c832249c30ba9fd https://doi.org/10.1007/s43441-026-00929-9

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