A Web-Based Education Program in Promoting Brain Health During the Surgical Journey in Older Patients
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 进行中（未招募）
- 入组人数
- 164
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Change in knowledge scores
研究概览
简要总结
Addressing brain health and cognitive impairment (CI) in the aging population is important, especially in those undergoing surgery. While certain adverse outcomes are beyond control due to various factors, some may be preventable, such as delirium. It is crucial for patients and their families to be fully aware of the heightened risks associated with CI. By discussing the implications for individuals and their families, patients can make informed decisions about their health. Additionally, patients can be better prepared for their post-operative care and informed about post-operative complications. Education is a practical and viable solution to promote awareness and empower individuals to manage their cognitive health, especially in the context of surgery. Also, it can act as an early intervention. Thus, there is a need to proactively educate older adults about brain health.
The objective of the Web-Based Brain Health Education Study is to determine the impact of preoperative education on the knowledge of cognitive health of older surgical patients. Specifically, our study will examine the changes in knowledge scores after patients participate in a web-based education program on promoting brain health during their surgical journey. We hypothesize that a web-based education program will increase patient knowledge and empower them proactively about their brain health during the surgical journey.
详细描述
The primary objective of this study is to determine the impact of a web-based educational program in promoting brain health in older surgical patients by changes in their knowledge score after education. For the secondary objectives, we aim to 1) determine participant satisfaction with the educational program, and 2) gain insights regarding perceived benefits and drawbacks of the brain health program.
This multicenter study will target older patients from pre-admission clinics at Toronto Western (TWH) and Mount Sinai Hospitals (MSH). Written informed consent to participate in the study will be obtained from all patients in person during the visit.
In a pre-operative assessment 1-30 days prior to their scheduled surgery, patients will be asked to participate in our web-based educational program. The program will be delivered on a research laptop/iPad/ paper version at the clinic. The entire program, including pre- and post-education questionnaires and satisfaction survey should take about 20 minutes to complete.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Na
- 干预模型
- Single Group
- 主要目的
- Health Services Research
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 60 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •patients ≥60 years old
- •undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery
- •competent to provide informed consent in English and
- •possess some computer skills
排除标准
- •previous major neurocognitive disorder
- •uncontrolled psychiatric disorders
- •hearing and/or vision impairment
研究组 & 干预措施
web-based education program
Older surgical participants will receive a web-based educational program in promoting brain health (intervention). Participants will complete pre- and post-education questionnaires and a post-education satisfaction survey.
干预措施: Web based education program (Behavioral)
结局指标
主要结局
Change in knowledge scores
时间窗: At pre-surgery
A knowledge questionnaire was developed to assess patient's knowledge of brain health during their surgical journey based on our education e-module. Our questionnaire contains 20 True/False questions. Each correct answer is worth one point, giving a minimum value/score of 0 and maximum value/score of 20. Higher values/scores indicate greater knowledge of brain health. The pre- and post-education questionnaires are identical.
次要结局
- Participant satisfaction(At pre-surgery)