Development of Patient Education Materials for Total Joint Replacement During an International Surgical Brigade.
Derek S StenquistLauren V ReadyRoya GhazinouriCarolyn BeaganAliesha WisdomJeffrey N KatzPublished in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2020)
Patient education may play an important role in optimizing outcomes in the setting of medical or surgical brigades where resources and access to follow-up care are limited. More research is needed to bring attention to the importance of patient education during brigades, and programs should work with patients to develop educational materials that are suitable and effective.