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  11. Patient Power: A Feasibility Study On The Impact Of Providing A Bedside Notepad To Encourage Patients To Ask Questions Following Surgery.

Patient Power: A feasibility study on the impact of providing a bedside notepad to encourage patients to ask questions following surgery.

Breanna Wright1, Justin Aylward2, Sharon Allsop2

  • 1BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash University, Australia.

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Summary
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The Patient Power notepad effectively encourages patients to ask questions post-surgery. This simple tool improves patient engagement and communication with healthcare teams, leading to better health outcomes.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare innovation
  • Patient engagement strategies
  • Post-operative care

Background:

  • Enhancing patient voice in healthcare is crucial for improving outcomes.
  • The early post-operative period presents unique challenges for patient communication.
  • Structured tools can facilitate patient engagement and information exchange.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate a behavior change strategy, the Patient Power notepad.
  • To enhance patient engagement and voice in the early post-operative setting.

Main Methods:

  • An uncontrolled, single-group, mixed-methods trial was conducted.
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  • The study assessed the usability and impact of the Patient Power notepad.
Keywords:
CommunicationPatient activationPatient engagementPatient safety

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Conclusions:

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  • It facilitates structured capture of patient concerns, symptoms, and questions.
  • This tool has the potential to improve patient satisfaction, adherence, and health outcomes.
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