The effects of an informational video on patient knowledge, satisfaction and compliance with venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: A pilot study

Abstract Objective Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the leading cause of preventable death in hospitalized patients. Educational videos have been effectively used to increase patient satisfaction and knowledge. This study examined possible benefits of an educational video about VTE. Methods Medical p...

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Published in:Patient education and counseling 2014-08, Vol.96 (2), p.264-267
Main Authors: Marini, Bernard L, Funk, Kylee, Kraft, Michael D, Fong, Jessica M, Naanos, Roxanne, Stout, Stephen M, Wagner, Deborah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anticoagulants - therapeutic use
Compliance
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Hospitalization
Humans
Internal Medicine
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
Patient Compliance
Patient education
Patient Education as Topic - methods
Patient satisfaction
Personal Satisfaction
Pilot Projects
Randomization
Risk Factors
Symptoms
Venous thromboembolism
Venous Thromboembolism - prevention & control
Venous thrombosis
Video education
Videotapes
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Summary:Abstract Objective Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the leading cause of preventable death in hospitalized patients. Educational videos have been effectively used to increase patient satisfaction and knowledge. This study examined possible benefits of an educational video about VTE. Methods Medical patients receiving VTE prophylaxis were screened within 48 h of admission. Upon enrollment, patients were randomly assigned to either watch a 5 min educational video on VTE or not, in addition to standard VTE education. Within 24–48 h after randomization, all patients completed a survey assessing VTE prophylaxis knowledge and satisfaction. Results Patients who watched the video averaged 83% correct responses to knowledge-based questions (regarding VTE risk, symptoms, and preventative measures) versus an average score of 62% for patients in the no video group ( p < 0.001). Patients who watched the video were more satisfied with their VTE education (4.8 vs. 3.4 out of 5, p < 0.001). Conclusion This educational video effectively provided baseline information to patients about VTE and improved patient satisfaction. Practice implications A VTE educational video can be an effective tool for improving patient knowledge of the condition.
ISSN:0738-3991
1873-5134
DOI:10.1016/j.pec.2014.05.008