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Effectiveness of Audiovisual Versus Written Postoperative Instructions for Patients Undergoing Minor Hand Procedures
Sponsor: McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Summary
The utility and effectiveness of video-based instructions (VBI) versus standard written instructions was not previously investigated in hand surgery; thus, the objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of audiovisual instruction as compared to regular verbal instructions given to patients undergoing common hand procedures, including instruction recall and compliance, patient education, patient satisfaction with the information given, patient satisfaction with operative experience.
Official title: Effectiveness of Audiovisual Versus Written Postoperative Instructions for Patients Undergoing Minor Hand Procedures: a Prospective Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2024-09-19
Completion Date
2026-01-02
Last Updated
2024-09-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Minor Hand Procedure
Unilateral minor hand procedure (carpal tunnel release, trigger finger A1 pulley release, lesion excision)