Information gain in patients using a multimedia website with tailored information on anaesthesia

Edward, G.M.; Naald, N.v.d.; Oort, Frans J.; Haes, Hanneke C. J. M. de; Biervliet, J. D.; Hollmann, Markus W.; Preckel, Benedikt

doi:10.1093/bja/aeq360

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“…Personalized counselling, oral or written, and relaxation techniques may reduce anxiety and fear and improve recovery. Detailed explanations of procedure and specific daily targets for the postoperative period may facilitate eating, mobilization, pain control and respiratory function, thus reducing the risk of complications.…”

Section: Preoperative Counsellingmentioning

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Consensus guidelines for enhanced recovery after gastrectomy

Mortensen

Nilsson

Slim

et al. 2014

British Journal of Surgery

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Section: Preoperative Counsellingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Consensus guidelines for enhanced recovery after gastrectomy

Mortensen

Nilsson

Slim

et al. 2014

British Journal of Surgery

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225

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“…The amount of medical information available in the internet seems to be sufficient to satisfy most users and to contribute in reducing confusion about their personal medical issues [13, 14]. …”

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Factors influencing the level of patients using the internet to gather information before anaesthesia: a single-centre survey of 815 patients in Switzerland

2017

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BackgroundAim of this study was to identify factors associated with patients using the internet to find information about their upcoming surgery in general, and more specifically about anaesthesia.MethodsWith Ethics committee approval, 1000 consecutive patients seen before elective surgery in the anaesthesia preoperative clinic of a Swiss Level 2 hospital were asked to complete a questionnaire. Primary outcome were patients using the internet to gather any medical information related to their upcoming hospital stay, secondary outcome patients using the internet to gather information regarding the upcoming anaesthesia. Multiple regression was performed to identify independent factors associated with internet use.ResultsEighty-two percent of the patients (n = 815) participated. 97% of those were ASA physical status 1 or 2; 83% (n = 676) had experience with previous anaesthetics, 86% (n = 700) reported to use the internet in general. Overall, about one-third of the participants used the internet to learn more about their medical condition, 26% regarding their upcoming surgical procedure. Only 7% (n = 55) obtained information about the anaesthetic. In multivariate analyses, factors associated with internet use were generally doing so, and planned moderate compared to minor surgery; not using the internet was associated with previous anaesthetic experience. Of those who did not use the Internet to learn about their anaesthetic, 34% indicated that they would have visited a trusted website.ConclusionOnly few patients used the internet to obtain information about their upcoming procedure and the anaesthetic part played an even smaller role. However, many patients would have appreciated guidance to find trustworthy internet sites.Trial registrationGerman Clinical Trials Register (DRKS00005434; date of registration: 27th December 2013); date of enrolment of first patient: 1st August 2013; study retrospectively registered.

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“…Although it is a standard of care to provide patients with a complete explanation of care, time constraints sometimes hinder the ability to fully do so [4]. This results in patients employing their own methods to obtain information.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…A major concern that arises is the comprehensibility of the materials patients may read. Nevertheless, studies have shown that the specific use of a computer website, as opposed to other forms of structured information, before scheduled surgery elicited a greater acquisition of knowledge of preoperative anesthesia [4].…”

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The Readability of Online Patient Education Materials from Major Anesthesiology Associations and the American Society of Anesthesiologists

Chinn¹,

McGuirt²,

Puri³

2014

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Background: As much as 80% of US adults search online for health related information. The value of the information is limited by the patients' ability to comprehend it. Despite the recommendation by the American Medical Association (AMA) to provide all patient education materials (PEMs) at a 6 th grade reading level, many online sources do not conform. This study aims to evaluate the readability of PEMs from major online sources for anesthesiology. Methods: We determined the readability of PEMs from five major anesthesiology organizations and twelve brochures from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) using ten validated readability scales. PEMs from the various anesthesiology websites were compiled into a single word document for analysis. The twelve patient education brochures from the ASA were downloaded and analyzed separately. We then grouped the twelve documents into one sample and compared it to the other anesthesiology association websites. Results: All of the PEMs provided by the ASA were determined to be higher than a 6 th grade reading level with nine being at a 12 th grade reading level or above. The PEMs of the five major anesthesiology association websites were beyond the 6 th grade reading level with four out of five at greater than the 12 th grade reading level. Conclusion: The results showed that the readability of PEMs provided by five major anesthesiology associations and the ASA was beyond the 6 th grade. Therefore, the PEMs with improved readability in anesthesiology are needed.

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Information gain in patients using a multimedia website with tailored information on anaesthesia

Cited by 36 publications

References 17 publications

Consensus guidelines for enhanced recovery after gastrectomy

Consensus guidelines for enhanced recovery after gastrectomy

Factors influencing the level of patients using the internet to gather information before anaesthesia: a single-centre survey of 815 patients in Switzerland

The Readability of Online Patient Education Materials from Major Anesthesiology Associations and the American Society of Anesthesiologists

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