Validating a "Teach-back" Protocol to Improve Recall in Orthopedic Trauma Patients
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Educational Teach Back
- Conditions
- Education After Trauma
- Sponsor
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
- Enrollment
- 216
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Number of correct answers to the recall-assessing items on the follow-up questionnaire.
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 3 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate whether receiving education after trauma surgeries affects three things: 1) knowledge about injury and treatment ("recall"), 2) how well patients follow treatment recommendations, and 3) how satisfied patients are with their care. To do so, some participants in this study will receive education, and some will not.
Investigators
John Sontich
Physician
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Isolated open or closed fracture of the pelvis and/or lower extremity treated surgically
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patient receiving orthopedic care or follow-up at another institution
- •Non-English speaking
- •Incarcerated (or likely impending incarceration)
- •Currently enrolled in a study that does not permit co-enrollment
- •Traumatic brain injury, dementia, or other cognitive impairment
Arms & Interventions
Postoperative teach-back educational program
Patients will receive teach-back education while they fill out questionnaires.
Intervention: Educational Teach Back
Control
Patients will not receive any teach-back education while filling out questionnaires.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Number of correct answers to the recall-assessing items on the follow-up questionnaire.
Time Frame: Up to 45 minutes
Adherence rate to postoperative weightbearing instructions as measured by patient report.
Time Frame: Up to 180 days post op
Adherence rate to DVT prophylaxis instructions as measured by patient report.
Time Frame: Up to 180 days post op
Mean satisfaction as measured by follow-up questionnaire.
Time Frame: Up to 180 days post op
Satisfaction will be measured on a Likert scale from 1-5 with 1 being very dissatisfied and 5 being very satisfied with care