| Impact of risk information in a patient education leaflet. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 11384827 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Informed consent requires the communication of information about possible adverse effects of treatment. Health professionals have expressed concern that increased provision of risk information may make patients unduly anxious and change their decisions about treatment. This study compared two patient leaflets about laparoscopy, one containing detailed information about potential side effects. Forty one consenting participants attending an outpatient gynaecology clinic and scheduled for an elective laparoscopic procedure were studied. They were randomly assigned to receive one of two leaflets after their consultation. Knowledge about laparoscopy, satisfaction with information provided, and anxiety were tested 2 days later, between the original consultation and their operation. Results showed that the leaflet containing detailed risk information was associated with greater knowledge about laparoscopy, higher satisfaction with information provision and no increase in anxiety. Provision of detailed information about possible adverse consequences of treatment can improve patients' understanding and satisfaction without inducing increased anxiety. |
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Authors:
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P Garrud; M Wood; L Stainsby |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Patient education and counseling Volume: 43 ISSN: 0738-3991 ISO Abbreviation: Patient Educ Couns Publication Date: 2001 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-05-31 Completed Date: 2002-01-25 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8406280 Medline TA: Patient Educ Couns Country: Ireland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 301-4 Citation Subset: N |
Affiliation:
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Behavioural Sciences Section, Division of Psychiatry, University of Nottingham, UK. paul.garrud@nottingham.ac.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Analysis of Variance Female Great Britain Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice Humans Laparoscopy* Patient Education as Topic* Patient Satisfaction Risk Truth Disclosure* |
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