Co-designing and piloting educational materials with patients and healthcare providers for syncope in the emergency department

McMullen, Colleen A.; Williams, Mark V.; Smyth, Susan S.; Clouser, Jessica Miller; Li, Jing

doi:10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100131

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“…A recent study evaluated the design of educational materials and demonstrated the value of these materials in communicating risk with patients and facilitating shared decision-making regarding treatment for syncope patients. The study proposed that PEMs can feasibly aid clinicians in avoiding unnecessary tests for syncope [16]. Other studies have demonstrated the benefit of patient education, particularly digital health education approaches, on self-efficacy measures and treatment adherence in patients with chronic conditions [17].…”

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Thyroid Ethanol and Radiofrequency Ablation: A Call for Patient-Friendly Online Resources

Xing,

Shaari,

Beute

et al. 2024

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Introduction: The multiple treatment options available to patients with thyroid nodules can generate uncertainty and confusion. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and ethanol ablation (EA) are two alternative modalities to manage thyroid nodules. As patients more frequently utilize online resources to guide their decision-making, the quality of such resources must be evaluated. The goal of this study was to assess the quality of online patient materials relating to RFA and EA compared to standard thyroidectomy. Methods: The terms “thyroidectomy,” “thyroid radiofrequency ablation,” and “thyroid ethanol ablation” were searched on Google. Flesch Reading Ease (FRE), Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level (FKGL), Simple Measure of Gobbledygook (SMOG), and Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) understandability and actionability were calculated for each website. Statistical analysis was conducted on SPSS Statistics. Google trends were used to determine search interest for each term (May 2016 – May 2021). Results: Of the 77 websites that met our inclusion criteria (30 thyroidectomy sites, 30 RFA sites, and 17 EA sites), the average FRE, FKGL, and SMOG scores of the RFA websites were significantly worse than those of the thyroidectomy websites (p < 0.05). The FKGL and SMOG scores of the EA websites were significantly worse than those of the thyroidectomy websites (p < 0.05). The average understandability and actionability scores for thyroidectomy websites were significantly higher than those of RFA and EA websites (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Ablation websites have lower search interest, readability, validity, understandability, and actionability scores in comparison to traditional thyroidectomy websites. Our findings emphasize the need to consider readability and PEMAT scores when developing online educational resources for ablative alternatives to thyroidectomy to allow for greater patient accessibility.

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Thyroid Ethanol and Radiofrequency Ablation: A Call for Patient-Friendly Online Resources

Xing,

Shaari,

Beute

et al. 2024

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Discharge communication during transitions from emergency care to home

Curran,

McCulloch

2024

Healthc Manage Forum

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The healthcare system in Canada is overwhelmed and requires reform. Good discharge communication is a cornerstone of patient safety and quality care. In the Emergency Department (ED), good discharge communications means that patients leave with a clear understanding of their health condition, and the steps they need to take to continue their recovery at home. The fragmented nature of communication in the ED coupled with long wait times and high noise levels pose significant risks to the continuity of information exchange. Additional communication barriers arise for many patients due to a lack of control, language differences, low health literacy, and feelings of fear and uncertainty. Multiple interventions have been evaluated to improve ED discharge communication, but further work is needed to engage all end users in a theory-based approach. Addressing challenges related to successful discharge communication requires a multifaceted approach that includes improving institutional policies, adopting innovative co-designed interventions, and leveraging technology.

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Co-designing and piloting educational materials with patients and healthcare providers for syncope in the emergency department

Cited by 2 publications

References 38 publications

Thyroid Ethanol and Radiofrequency Ablation: A Call for Patient-Friendly Online Resources

Thyroid Ethanol and Radiofrequency Ablation: A Call for Patient-Friendly Online Resources

Discharge communication during transitions from emergency care to home

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