Ambulatory orthopaedic surgery patients knowledge with Internet-based education

Area of Science:

• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Health Education
• Digital Health

Background:

• Effective patient education is crucial for improving outcomes in ambulatory orthopaedic surgery.
• Evaluating the efficacy of different educational modalities is essential for optimizing patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the effectiveness of Internet-based education versus traditional face-to-face nurse education on patient knowledge and knowledge sufficiency.
• To test the hypothesis that Internet-based education is as effective as nurse-led education.
• To explore correlations between demographic variables and patient knowledge levels.

Main Methods:

• Randomized controlled trial comparing an experimental group (Internet-based education) with a control group (face-to-face nurse education).
• Inclusion of 72 patients in the experiment group and 75 in the control group.
• Data collection using two validated instruments to assess patient knowledge and sufficiency.

Main Results:

• Both educational methods led to improvements in patient knowledge.
• Patients receiving Internet-based education demonstrated significantly greater total knowledge improvement compared to the control group.
• No significant differences were observed in the sufficiency of patient knowledge between the two groups.
• Patient knowledge showed correlations with age, gender, and prior ambulatory surgery experience.

Conclusions:

• Internet-based education can yield positive outcomes in enhancing patient knowledge for ambulatory surgery.
• Digital platforms offer a viable and effective method for patient education in ambulatory care settings.
• Further research into demographic correlations can refine targeted educational strategies.