A pilot study of the development and implementation of a ‘best practice’ patient information booklet for patients with chronic venous insufficiency

Bobridge, Amanda; Sandison, Sheralee; Paterson, Janice; Puckridge, Phillip; Esplin, M. Sean

doi:10.1258/phleb.2010.010082

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“…6 Limited data exist regarding how educational interventions targeting patients with VLUs can improve their knowledge regarding the etiology and therapeutic regimens associated with their condition. Preliminary data show that information booklets improved knowledge about venous insufficiency, quality of life, 7 and in concert with education of medical providers, decreased the recurrence rate by nine times. 8 Video interventions, on the other hand, have shown superiority over pamphlet-based education in some instances.…”

Section: Educational Interventions In Venous Leg Ulcer Patientsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Educational interventions in venous leg ulcer patients

Yim

Driessche

Lamel

et al. 2015

Wound Repair Regeneration

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Section: Educational Interventions In Venous Leg Ulcer Patientsmentioning

confidence: 98%

Educational interventions in venous leg ulcer patients

Yim

Driessche

Lamel

et al. 2015

Wound Repair Regeneration

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“…Internationally, several instruments for patient information, mainly leaflets, were examined in studies. Most of them showed to be useful to improve patients' knowledge . So far, we have not found any research on brochures on VLU and related compression therapy.…”

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confidence: 99%

Education in people with venous leg ulcers based on a brochure about compression therapy: A quasi‐randomised controlled trial

Protz

Dissemond

Seifert

et al. 2019

International Wound Journal

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Brochures are a useful supplement to patient education. There is increasing evidence that they are an effective medium to support patient satisfaction, adherence, and empowerment. This study aims to produce reliable data on how much patients with venous leg ulcer (VLU) may profit from a brochure that focuses on VLU and on measures and aims of the related compression therapy. The evaluation took part from October 2018 until March 2019 and included 136 patients with VLU and related compression therapy. They were randomly sorted into a case group and a control group of 68 patients each. The case group received a brochure about venous disease and compression therapy and filled in a questionnaire after reading. The questions ranged from basic knowledge about VLU and compression therapy to aspects of self‐care. The control group answered the same questions without previous reading of the brochure. The results show that in almost every aspect, the patients in the case group were better informed about their diseases, the compression therapy, and how they may support the measures adequately. This study suggests that patients with VLU may profit from a brochure that explains their disease and the related compression therapy. Better knowledge and understanding may strengthen their empowerment and adherence.

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“…Three (33%) studies reported significant changes after participation in the KM program. 27,29,35 Hot/cold therapy, meditation/prayer, and music were commonly assessed for pain management after total joint replacement surgery. 27 Recommended nonpharmacological strategies were not adhered to in 2 studies.…”

Section: Changes In Pain Managementmentioning

confidence: 99%

Initiatives Targeting Patients

Yarycky,

Castillo,

Gagnon

et al. 2024

The Clinical Journal of Pain

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Objectives: Older adults frequently suffer from pain but are often unaware of self-management and other strategies that can help improve their condition. In a related article, we reported on pain assessment and management knowledge translation initiatives related to older adults that were targeting health professionals. In this paper, we report on initiatives targeting older adults. Methods: Using systematic review methodology, the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), MEDLINE, PsycInfo, and Web of Science databases were searched from inception to June 2023. Pain-related KT programs targeted towards older adults, their informal caregivers and health care professionals were examined. Results: From an initial 21,669 search results, 172 studies met our inclusion criteria. Of these studies, 49 targeted older adults. These studies varied widely in focus and delivery format, but the majority were associated with significant risk of bias. Older adults with musculoskeletal pain were the primary recipients of education. Most programs were classified as knowledge mobilization initiatives. The remainder were considered self-management programs. Knowledge users were satisfied with the suitability of information presented, and patient outcomes were a primary concern across all studies. Behavioral changes and pain management outcomes, however, were underemphasized in the literature. Discussion: Knowledge acquisition outcomes are overrepresented in the current literature compared to behavioral outcomes changes. Nonetheless, older adults report benefitting from the guidance provided in self-management programs when applying knowledge to practice. Future research is needed to better understand the facilitators and barriers to pain management changes in this population.

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A pilot study of the development and implementation of a ‘best practice’ patient information booklet for patients with chronic venous insufficiency

Abstract: Although a small pilot study, the outcomes demonstrate that the implementation of a 'best practice' CVI information booklet into a patients management routine can improve both CVI-related knowledge and QOL.

Cited by 11 publications

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Educational interventions in venous leg ulcer patients

Educational interventions in venous leg ulcer patients

Education in people with venous leg ulcers based on a brochure about compression therapy: A quasi‐randomised controlled trial

Initiatives Targeting Patients

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