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Open tibial fractures can have devastating long-term effects. In our centre, these patients are followed up in a multidisciplinary Orthoplastic Research Clinic. To improve patient comprehension of information, we have developed personalised information leaflets. This study determines patients’ views on these. The leaflet was completed during clinic visits and its role explained. At their next appointment, patients were given anonymised feedback forms, adapted from previously published questionnaires, to complete on their views and use of the leaflet. During the study period, 48 new patients attended clinic; 40 completed questionnaires and were analysed. A majority of patients (39) self-reported improved understanding of their condition, and 11 patients used the information leaflet to improve communication with other healthcare professionals. A majority of patients (34) wished to receive the information leaflet on discharge. The majority of patients in this study felt the leaflet improved their knowledge of their injuries and management.
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Morris, R., Jones, N.C. & Pallister, I. The use of personalised patient information leaflets to improve patients’ perceived understanding following open fractures. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 29, 537–543 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-018-2332-6
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