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AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
卷 222, 期 4, 页码 780-785出版社
EXCERPTA MEDICA INC-ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2021.01.029
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Visual aid; Health literacy; Patient education; Colectomy; Colorectal surgery
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The study found that using visual teaching aids during the informed consent process for colectomy can increase patient recall of potential complications, reduce anxiety levels, and improve understanding.
Background: Informed consent forms consist of large blocks of written information that may be difficult for patients to understand. Visual teaching aids are promising, however, they have not been studied as a pre-operative educational tool for common surgical procedures. We pilot tested the use of a visual teaching aid during the informed consent process for a colectomy. Methods: A randomized pilot study was performed. Participants were randomized into the visual teaching aid group or standard care. Following the consent process, participants were questioned about potential surgical complications, anxiety, satisfaction, and understanding. Results: 30 participants were enrolled. Potential complication recall and patient-reported understanding were improved in the visual group (p = 0.01, p = 0.03). Anxiety levels were reduced in the visual group (p = 0.02). No statistically significant data were found for satisfaction (p = 0.75). Conclusions: Utilizing a visual teaching aid during the consent process for colectomy increases patient recall of risks, reduces anxiety, and improves understanding. Published by Elsevier Inc.
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