Resources on lymphedema surgery: How effective are they for patients?
Artur ManasyanSasha LaskyEloise W StantonBrigette CannataTayla MoshalIdean RoohaniEmma KoestersDavid A DaarPublished in: Journal of surgical oncology (2024)
Online patient education materials (PEMs) on lymphedema surgery were assessed for quality, readability, and content. A total of 37 PEMs were identified, primarily authored by academic/medical organizations. Readability scores indicated materials were difficult to read, with an average Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level of 10.4. PEM Assessment Tools showed acceptable understandability (72.3%) but poor actionability (28.5%). PEMs often lacked information on surgical risks, postoperative care, and long-term follow-up. Simplifying language and adding visual aids could improve PEM effectiveness.
Keyphrases
- health information
- healthcare
- minimally invasive
- coronary artery bypass
- end stage renal disease
- quality improvement
- ejection fraction
- randomized controlled trial
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- social media
- palliative care
- systematic review
- prognostic factors
- surgical site infection
- peritoneal dialysis
- autism spectrum disorder
- patients undergoing
- pain management
- coronary artery disease
- patient reported