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Patients exposed to an online educational tool reported enhanced understanding and engagement in their medical care. This interactive tool increased patient confidence and willingness to share information with family and friends.

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Area of Science:

Health Education
Patient Engagement
Digital Health Tools

Background:

Patient understanding and engagement are crucial for effective medical care.
Online educational tools offer a scalable solution to improve patient knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess patient responsiveness to an online educational tool.
To determine if exposure to the tool increases patient engagement in medical care and treatment.

Main Methods:

Over 2,400 patients used an interactive online tool for gastric bypass, total hip replacement, and colonoscopy procedures.
Patient feedback, comments, and ratings were analyzed to gauge engagement and perceived value.

Main Results:

Over 80% of patients felt the tool improved their understanding of procedures.
More than 90% were impressed enough to share the tool with others, indicating high engagement.

Conclusions:

Interactive online tools enhance patient understanding of procedures, risks, and treatment specifics.
These tools increase patient confidence in providers and foster greater engagement in their healthcare journey.