Comparing Perioperative Education Modalities for ACL Reconstruction on Patient Satisfaction, Self-Efficacy, and Surgical Outcomes

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of multimodal perioperative educational resources including a typical preoperative consultation with the surgeon, this same consultation in conjunction with a concise, informative video, worksheet, and quiz, and this same consultation in conjunction with a one time in-person educational session with worksheet and quiz.

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients between the ages of 15-65.
  • Patients of Senior Attending physicians (AC, JT, KE, & KP).
  • Patients with a proficiency in English in order to participate without need for translator.
  • Patients with a diagnosis of a primary ACL injury in need of surgical reconstruction utilizing any surgical technique for ACL reconstruction.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with a diagnosis of ACL injury in need of a surgical revision.
  • Patients who have any multi-ligamentous injuries to the knee requiring modified postoperative unloading.
  • Patients who have history of previous anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions in either leg.
  • Patients who have either auditory or visual impairments.
  • Patients who are medical professionals with work-related knowledge of ACL reconstruction.
  • Patients with an inability or unwillingness of individual or legal guardian to give written informed consent.

Eligibility last updated 12/17/21. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Hayley Powell, M.S.N., R.N.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Kaycee Glattke Ph.D.

(480) 342-6800

Glattke.Kaycee@mayo.edu

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