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Patient Education and Sling Use After Shoulder Surgery
Sponsor: Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
Summary
This study will evaluate whether educational pamphlets can help patients safely manage personal hygiene, household activities, and female-specific self-care while wearing a sling after surgery. The study will also examine whether following sling-use instructions is associated with better short-term recovery and patient-reported outcomes for up to 6 months after surgery.
Official title: Evaluation of Educational Pamphlets and Female Patient Experience With Post-operative Sling-Wear
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2024-11-01
Completion Date
2026-11-30
Last Updated
2026-10-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Control - Standard Postoperative Education
Participants will receive the standard postoperative education and instructions provided by their treating orthopedic physician for patients undergoing shoulder surgery requiring postoperative sling use.
Intervention - Living with a Sling Educational Pamphlets
Participants will receive standard postoperative education plus educational pamphlets providing guidance on performing daily activities while wearing a shoulder sling. The pamphlets address personal hygiene, household tasks, and self-care. Female participants will also receive a pamphlet addressing female-specific self-care.
Locations (1)
Rothman Orthopaedic Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States