Background: Venous ulcers have a prevalence of 1% in Western countries, with a tendency to become chronic and to recur frequently. The lengthy periods of healing required for the treatment of these lesions result in increased costs. It is possible that patient education may enhance their understanding of their health condition, which could potentially lead to a reduction in recurrence rates. Nevertheless, it is uncertain whether this constitutes the optimal educational strategy. The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of an educational intervention delivered via video compared to that of a pamphlet in nursing outpatient clinics, with regard to the knowledge of venous leg ulcers and the patient's self-care skills. Materials and Methods: A total of 144 patients with venous leg ulcers who attend the nursing outpatient clinics will be recruited to participate in this randomised controlled trial. Individuals with cognitive impairment, an ankle-brachial index (ABI) of less than 0.90, or arterial insufficiency and arterial ulcers or of mixed origin will be excluded from the study. The intervention comprises four short educational videos, specifically created for this study, in which patients will be provided with information on disease knowledge, medication management, compression therapy and the importance of adequate nutrition and physical activity. The control group will be provided with the standard education offered at the outpatient clinics participating in the study, which will be disseminated through an information leaflet. Patient assessments will be performed with standardized validated tools at baseline and at 1-, 3- and 6-months post-enrolment, and at 12-months via telephone follow-up. The primary outcomes are the patient's level of knowledge and their ability to self-care. The secondary outcomes are the patient's level of well-being, the success rate of the treatment, and the recurrence rates. Discussion: A video-based educational intervention may prove an effective, readily accessible, and replicable method of patient education. The findings of this study will inform the most effective method of patient education for this population, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and enhancing the quality of services.
Background: Le ulcere venose nei paesi occidentali hanno una prevalenza nella popolazione del’1%, tendono a cronicizzare e ad avere elevati tassi di recidiva. I lunghi periodi di guarigione necessari per il trattamento di queste lesioni comportano un aumento dei costi. L’educazione del paziente può aumentare le sue conoscenze sulla propria condizione di salute, consentendo una riduzione delle recidive. Tuttavia, non è certo quale sia la strategia educativa ottimale. L’obiettivo di questo studio è quello di valutare l'efficacia di un intervento educativo erogato tramite video rispetto a quello di un opuscolo informativo negli ambulatori infermieristici, per quanto riguarda la conoscenza delle ulcere venose degli arti inferiori e la capacità di autocura del paziente. Materiali e metodi: in questo studio randomizzato controllato verranno reclutati 144 pazienti con ulcera venosa degli arti inferiori assistiti presso gli ambulatori infermieristici. Saranno esclusi dallo studio i soggetti con deterioramento cognitivo, quelli con un indice caviglia-braccio (ABI) inferiore a 0,90 e quelli con insufficienza arteriosa e ulcere arteriose o di origine mista. L’intervento comprende quattro brevi video educativi, creati appositamente per questo studio, in cui verranno fornite ai pazienti informazioni sulla conoscenza della patologia, sulla gestione delle medicazioni e dei farmaci, sulla terapia compressiva e sull’importanza di una nutrizione adeguata e dell’attività fisica. Al gruppo di controllo verrà fornita l’educazione standard offerta negli ambulatori coinvolti nello studio: attraverso un opuscolo informativo. Le valutazioni dei pazienti saranno effettuate con strumenti standardizzati e validati al basale, e a 1, 3 e 6 mesi dopo l’arruolamento, e a 12 mesi attraverso un follow up telefonico. Gli outcomes primari sono il livello di conoscenza e la capacità di autocura del paziente. Gli outcomes secondari sono il livello di benessere del paziente, il tasso di successo del trattamento e i tassi di recidiva. Discussione: Un intervento educativo tramite video può rivelarsi un metodo di educazione del paziente efficace, facilmente accessibile e replicabile. I risultati di questo studio permetteranno di individuare qual è il metodo più efficace di educazione per questa popolazione, garantendo l'erogazione di cure di alta qualità e migliorando la qualità dei servizi.
L'effetto di un intervento educativo sulla conoscenza e sulle capacità di autocura dei pazienti adulti con ulcere venose alle gambe: protocollo di uno studio randomizzato controllato
SCAPPIN, JESSICA
2023/2024
Abstract
Background: Venous ulcers have a prevalence of 1% in Western countries, with a tendency to become chronic and to recur frequently. The lengthy periods of healing required for the treatment of these lesions result in increased costs. It is possible that patient education may enhance their understanding of their health condition, which could potentially lead to a reduction in recurrence rates. Nevertheless, it is uncertain whether this constitutes the optimal educational strategy. The objective of this study is to assess the efficacy of an educational intervention delivered via video compared to that of a pamphlet in nursing outpatient clinics, with regard to the knowledge of venous leg ulcers and the patient's self-care skills. Materials and Methods: A total of 144 patients with venous leg ulcers who attend the nursing outpatient clinics will be recruited to participate in this randomised controlled trial. Individuals with cognitive impairment, an ankle-brachial index (ABI) of less than 0.90, or arterial insufficiency and arterial ulcers or of mixed origin will be excluded from the study. The intervention comprises four short educational videos, specifically created for this study, in which patients will be provided with information on disease knowledge, medication management, compression therapy and the importance of adequate nutrition and physical activity. The control group will be provided with the standard education offered at the outpatient clinics participating in the study, which will be disseminated through an information leaflet. Patient assessments will be performed with standardized validated tools at baseline and at 1-, 3- and 6-months post-enrolment, and at 12-months via telephone follow-up. The primary outcomes are the patient's level of knowledge and their ability to self-care. The secondary outcomes are the patient's level of well-being, the success rate of the treatment, and the recurrence rates. Discussion: A video-based educational intervention may prove an effective, readily accessible, and replicable method of patient education. The findings of this study will inform the most effective method of patient education for this population, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and enhancing the quality of services.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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