scholarly journals Designing a cardiovascular surgical web-based patient education intervention: A discussion paper.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Fredericks ◽  
Géraldine Martorella ◽  
Erone Newman ◽  
B. Swart
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Discussion Paper ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Lack Of Control ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Surgical Setting

The effectiveness of written education materials have been examined across the cardiovascular surgical setting. Inconsistent findings have indicated minimal changes to patient outcomes. The absence of significant findings may be due to the lack of control patients have over the frequency in which they can access information, the amount and type of content they are able to peruse, and the actual time the materials can be reviewed. A complement to in-hospital patient educational interventions is web-based patient education, accessed during the home discharge period. This discursive paper presents a summary of a planned web-based patient education intervention that has been designed for use by a predominantly elderly population. In particular, modifications to account for reduced visibility, decreased hearing, and onset of physical impairment are discussed.

scholarly journals Designing a cardiovascular surgical web-based patient education intervention: A discussion paper.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Fredericks ◽  
Géraldine Martorella ◽  
Erone Newman ◽  
B. Swart
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Elderly Population ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Discussion Paper ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Lack Of Control ◽  
Access Information ◽  
Surgical Setting

The effectiveness of written education materials have been examined across the cardiovascular surgical setting. Inconsistent findings have indicated minimal changes to patient outcomes. The absence of significant findings may be due to the lack of control patients have over the frequency in which they can access information, the amount and type of content they are able to peruse, and the actual time the materials can be reviewed. A complement to in-hospital patient educational interventions is web-based patient education, accessed during the home discharge period. This discursive paper presents a summary of a planned web-based patient education intervention that has been designed for use by a predominantly elderly population. In particular, modifications to account for reduced visibility, decreased hearing, and onset of physical impairment are discussed.

scholarly journals A systematic review of web-based educational interventions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Fredericks
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Effective Components ◽  
Effective Form ◽  
Education Interventions

A complement to in-hospital educational interventions is web-based patient education accessed during the home recovery period. While findings demonstrate the effectiveness of web-based patient education interventions on patient outcomes, they fall short of identifying the characteristics that are associated with desired outcomes. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the characteristics of web-based patient education interventions that are associated with producing changes in self-care behaviours. A systematic review involving 19 studies was conducted to determine the most effective components of a web-based intervention. Findings suggest that the most effective form of web-based patient education is one that is interactive and allows patients to navigate the online system on their own. The findings from this systematic review allow for the design of a web-based educational intervention that will promote increased performance of self-care behaviours during the home recovery period.

scholarly journals A systematic review of web-based educational interventions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Fredericks
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Effective Components ◽  
Effective Form ◽  
Education Interventions

A complement to in-hospital educational interventions is web-based patient education accessed during the home recovery period. While findings demonstrate the effectiveness of web-based patient education interventions on patient outcomes, they fall short of identifying the characteristics that are associated with desired outcomes. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the characteristics of web-based patient education interventions that are associated with producing changes in self-care behaviours. A systematic review involving 19 studies was conducted to determine the most effective components of a web-based intervention. Findings suggest that the most effective form of web-based patient education is one that is interactive and allows patients to navigate the online system on their own. The findings from this systematic review allow for the design of a web-based educational intervention that will promote increased performance of self-care behaviours during the home recovery period.

A web‐based therapeutic patient education intervention for pain and sleep for women with fibromyalgia: A sequential exploratory mixed‐methods research protocol

2020 ◽  
Vol 76 (6) ◽  
pp. 1425-1435
Author(s):  
Carolina Climent‐Sanz ◽  
Montserrat Gea‐Sánchez ◽  
María T. Moreno‐Casbas ◽  
Joan Blanco‐Blanco ◽  
Ester García‐Martínez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Mixed Methods Research ◽  
Education Intervention ◽  
Research Protocol ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Therapeutic Patient Education

scholarly journals Web-Based Patient Education in Orthopedics: Systematic Review (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tessa Dekkers ◽  
Marijke Melles ◽  
Bob Sander Groeneveld ◽  
Huib de Ridder
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Effective Alternative ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cost Effective Alternative

BACKGROUND Patients with orthopedic conditions frequently use the internet to find health information. Patient education that is distributed online may form an easily accessible, time- and cost-effective alternative to education delivered through traditional channels such as one-on-one consultations or booklets. However, no systematic evidence for the comparative effectiveness of Web-based educational interventions exists. OBJECTIVE The objective of this systematic review was to examine the effects of Web-based patient education interventions for adult orthopedic patients and to compare its effectiveness with generic health information websites and traditional forms of patient education. METHODS CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PUBMED, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched covering the period from 1995 to 2016. Peer-reviewed English and Dutch studies were included if they delivered patient education via the internet to the adult orthopedic population and assessed its effects in a controlled or observational trial. RESULTS A total of 10 trials reported in 14 studies involving 4172 patients were identified. Nine trials provided evidence for increased patients’ knowledge after Web-based patient education. Seven trials reported increased satisfaction and good evaluations of Web-based patient education. No compelling evidence exists for an effect of Web-based patient education on anxiety, health attitudes and behavior, or clinical outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Web-based patient education may be offered as a time- and cost-effective alternative to current educational interventions when the objective is to improve patients’ knowledge and satisfaction. However, these findings may not be representative for the whole orthopedic patient population as most trials included considerably younger, higher-educated, and internet-savvy participants only.

scholarly journals Management of Sternal Precautions Following Median Sternotomy by Physical Therapists in Australia: A Web-Based Survey

2012 ◽  
Vol 92 (1) ◽  
pp. 83-97 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lara J. Tuyl ◽  
Jennifer H. Mackney ◽  
Catherine L. Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Physical Therapists ◽  
Physical Therapist ◽  
Median Sternotomy ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Wound Breakdown ◽  
Observational Design ◽  
Midline Sternotomy

Background Sternal precautions are utilized within many hospitals with the aim of preventing the occurrence of sternal complications (eg, infection, wound breakdown) following midline sternotomy. The evidence base for sternal precaution protocols, however, has been questioned due to a paucity of research, unknown effect on patient outcomes, and possible discrepancies in pattern of use among institutions. Objective The objective of this study was to investigate and document the use of sternal precautions by physical therapists in the treatment of patients following median sternotomy in hospitals throughout Australia, from immediately postsurgery to discharge from the hospital. Design A cross-sectional, observational design was used. An anonymous, Web-based survey was custom designed for use in the study. Methods The questionnaire was content validated, and the online functionality was assessed. The senior cardiothoracic physical therapist from each hospital identified as currently performing cardiothoracic surgery (N=51) was invited to participate. Results The response rate was 58.8% (n=30). Both public (n=18) and private (n=12) hospitals in all states of Australia were represented. Management protocols reported by participants included wound support (n=22), restrictions on lifting and transfers (n=23), and restrictions on mobility aid use (n=15). Factors influencing clinical practice most commonly included “workplace practices/protocols” (n=27) and “clinical experience” (n=22). Limitations The study may be limited by response bias. Conclusions Significant variation exists in the sternal precautions and protocols used in the treatment of patients following median sternotomy in Australian hospitals. Further research is needed to investigate whether the restrictions and precautions used are necessary and whether protocols have an impact on patient outcomes, including rates of recovery and length of stay.

Abstract TP252: Using Hospital Door-to-Needle Times to Individualize Hospital Bypass Times in Order to Minimize Regional Onset-to-Needle Times

Stroke ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (suppl_1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin-Moo Lee ◽  
Andria Ford ◽  
Jo-Ann Burns ◽  
Peter Panagos
Keyword(s):  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Stroke Care ◽  
Smartphone Application ◽  
System Level ◽  
Acute Stroke Care ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Arrival Times ◽  
Get With The Guidelines ◽  
Individual Hospital

Introduction: With enhanced treatment options but limited resources, acute stroke care is becoming regionalized. Regional pre-hospital triage plans are being developed to permit bypass of certain hospitals in order to deliver patients to hospitals with higher-level resources for advanced treatment options. One of the most contentious issues in these plans is the “bypass time”_time allowed for EMS to bypass one hospital in order to transport to a hospital with presumed higher level stroke care. Hypothesis: Incorporating transport times and individual hospital door-to-needle times (DNTs) into regional pre-hospital triage bypass plans will expedite regional treatment times which may lead to improved patient outcomes at the system level. Methods: To minimize onset-to-needle times (ONTs), it is essential not only to find the fastest route to the nearest capable hospital, but to find the nearest capable hospital with the shortest DNTs. We examined specific time components comprising ONT, including Onset-to-Arrival times (OATs) and DNTs using Get-with-the-Guidelines data (GWTG), comparing the hospital with fastest DTN times (Hospital A) with that of the average in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Results: Hospital A had a mean DNT that was 20 min faster than the average St. Louis DNT (31 min vs. 51 min, p<.0.001), while OATs were not different. This 20 min advantage might be translated into a longer bypass time specifically for hospital A, to provide equivalent or faster ONTs for patients in the region. Conclusion: The incorporation of hospital DNTs into regional pre-hospital triage plans can individualize bypass times for each hospital. This practice may accelerate treatment times throughout a region, and could be trialed with the aid of web-based smartphone application that could provide EMS with important information that could minimize both transport times and DNTs.

The Importance of Pharmacist Providing Patient Education in Oncology

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 26-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mia Avery ◽  
Felecia Williams
Keyword(s):  
Patient Education ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
Medical Profession ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Education Outcomes ◽  
Medication Therapy ◽  
Values And Beliefs

The world’s increasing diversity requires health care professionals to adjust delivery methods of teaching to accommodate different cultural values and beliefs. The ability to communicate effectively across languages and various cultural practices directly affects patient education outcomes. Pharmacist should be aware of varying modalities and considerations when counseling a patient diagnosed with cancer and undergoing chemotherapy. In more recent years, the medical profession has seen an increase in patient outcomes due to using the multidisciplinary team approach and has benefited by implementing Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs at various institutions. For the clinical pharmacist, this would mean documentation for these services should be precise and accurate based on the specific patients needs. There are several factors involved in the care and therapy of the patient with cancer. Clinical oncology pharmacist should be aware of the ever-changing role in oncology and be able to implement new practices at their facility for better patient outcomes.

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