December 2013. Volume 9. Number 4

Using video instructions in the Emergency Department improves understanding of medical information

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Bloch SA, Bloch AJ. Using video discharge instructions as an adjunct to standard written instructions improved caregivers' understanding of their child's emergency department visit, plan and follow-up. A randomized controlled trial. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2013;29:699-704.

Reviewers: Ibáñez Pradas V1, Martín Muñoz P2.
1 Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica. Hospital General de Castellón. Valencia. Valencia. España.
2Director de Unidad Clínica en Atención Primaria, CS La Plata. Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocí­o. Sevilla. España.
Correspondence: Vicente Ibáñez Pradas. Email: ibanez_vic@hotmail.com
Reception date: 19/09/2013
Acceptance date: 23/09/2013
Publication date: 30/10/2013

Abstract

Authors' conclusions: caregivers informed through video discharge instructions scores higher in questionnaires on child’s emergency visit compared with those informed through written instructions. Use of videos improves caregivers’ understanding of patient’s condition.

Reviewers' commentary: it’s possible for video discharge instructions to improve caregivers’ understanding on medical information although this study demonstrates a statistical difference instead a relevant clinical advantage. Other measures can offer the same results.

How to cite this article

Ibáñez Pradas V, Martin Muñoz P. El uso de vídeos mejora la comprensión de la información médica en Urgencias. Evid Pediatr. 2013;9:68.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Bloch SA, Bloch AJ. Using video discharge instructions as an adjunct to standard written instructions improved caregivers' understanding of their child's emergency department visit, plan and follow-up. A randomized controlled trial. Pediatr Emerg Care. 2013;29:699-704.

Reviewers: Ibáñez Pradas V1, Martín Muñoz P2.
1 Servicio de Cirugía Pediátrica. Hospital General de Castellón. Valencia. Valencia. España.
2Director de Unidad Clínica en Atención Primaria, CS La Plata. Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocí­o. Sevilla. España.
Correspondence: Vicente Ibáñez Pradas. Email: ibanez_vic@hotmail.com
Reception date: 19/09/2013
Acceptance date: 23/09/2013
Publication date: 30/10/2013

How to cite this article

Ibáñez Pradas V, Martin Muñoz P. El uso de vídeos mejora la comprensión de la información médica en Urgencias. Evid Pediatr. 2013;9:68.

References

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