Patient Information Leaflets for Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Missed Opportunity.
Authors: Low, M., Burgess, L.C. and Wainwright, T.W.
Journal: J Patient Exp
Volume: 7
Issue: 6
Pages: 1403-1409
ISSN: 2374-3735
DOI: 10.1177/2374373519897176
Abstract:BACKGROUND: High-quality patient information is recommended to help reduce procedure-related anxiety and encourage patients to become active participants in their recovery. The objective of this study was to analyze the quality of patient information leaflets (PILs) given to National Health Service (NHS) patients ahead of lumbar spine surgery. METHODS: The DISCERN tool was used to evaluate the quality of PILs, sourced from NHS websites. RESULTS: Thirty-two PILs on lumbar surgery were included. Two (6%) leaflets were considered poor, 13 (41%) were marked as fair, 14 (44%) were of good quality, and 3 (9%) were scored as excellent. The total mean score was 55 (30-74), which corresponds to good quality. The lowest scoring questions were sources of information (Q4), balanced/unbiased content (Q6), and explanation of no treatment (Q12). CONCLUSIONS: There is considerable variation in the quality of PILs provided ahead of lumbar spine surgery. The scope for improvement is clear, and as the move toward patient-centered, evidence-based care continues, it is important that hospital resources provide recommendations based upon evidence of clinical effectiveness.
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Patient Information Leaflets for Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Missed Opportunity
Authors: Low, M., Burgess, L.C. and Wainwright, T.W.
Journal: JOURNAL OF PATIENT EXPERIENCE
Volume: 7
Issue: 6
Pages: 1403-1409
eISSN: 2374-3735
ISSN: 2374-3743
DOI: 10.1177/2374373519897176
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Patient Information Leaflets for Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Missed Opportunity
Authors: Low, M., Burgess, L. and Wainwright, T.
Journal: Journal of Patient Experience
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Patient Information Leaflets for Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Missed Opportunity.
Authors: Low, M., Burgess, L.C. and Wainwright, T.W.
Journal: Journal of patient experience
Volume: 7
Issue: 6
Pages: 1403-1409
eISSN: 2374-3743
ISSN: 2374-3735
DOI: 10.1177/2374373519897176
Abstract:Background
High-quality patient information is recommended to help reduce procedure-related anxiety and encourage patients to become active participants in their recovery. The objective of this study was to analyze the quality of patient information leaflets (PILs) given to National Health Service (NHS) patients ahead of lumbar spine surgery.Methods
The DISCERN tool was used to evaluate the quality of PILs, sourced from NHS websites.Results
Thirty-two PILs on lumbar surgery were included. Two (6%) leaflets were considered poor, 13 (41%) were marked as fair, 14 (44%) were of good quality, and 3 (9%) were scored as excellent. The total mean score was 55 (30-74), which corresponds to good quality. The lowest scoring questions were sources of information (Q4), balanced/unbiased content (Q6), and explanation of no treatment (Q12).Conclusions
There is considerable variation in the quality of PILs provided ahead of lumbar spine surgery. The scope for improvement is clear, and as the move toward patient-centered, evidence-based care continues, it is important that hospital resources provide recommendations based upon evidence of clinical effectiveness.https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/33387/
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Patient Information Leaflets for Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Missed Opportunity
Authors: Low, M., Burgess, L. and Wainwright, T.
Journal: Journal of Patient Experience
Volume: 7
Issue: 6
Pages: 1403-1409
ISSN: 2372-0247
Abstract:Background: High-quality patient information is recommended to help reduce procedure-related anxiety and encourage patients to become active participants in their recovery. The objective of this study was to analyze the quality of patient information leaflets (PILs) given to National Health Service (NHS) patients ahead of lumbar spine surgery. Methods: The DISCERN tool was used to evaluate the quality of PILs, sourced from NHS websites. Results: Thirty-two PILs on lumbar surgery were included. Two (6%) leaflets were considered poor, 13 (41%) were marked as fair, 14 (44%) were of good quality, and 3 (9%) were scored as excellent. The total mean score was 55 (30-74), which corresponds to good quality. The lowest scoring questions were sources of information (Q4), balanced/unbiased content (Q6), and explanation of no treatment (Q12).
Conclusions: There is considerable variation in the quality of PILs provided ahead of lumbar spine surgery. The scope for improvement is clear, and as the move toward patient-centered, evidence-based care continues, it is important that hospital resources provide recommendations based upon evidence of clinical effectiveness.
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