scholarly journals Web-Based Patient Education in Orthopedics: Systematic Review (Preprint)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tessa Dekkers ◽  
Marijke Melles ◽  
Bob Sander Groeneveld ◽  
Huib de Ridder
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Effective Alternative ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Cost Effective Alternative

BACKGROUND Patients with orthopedic conditions frequently use the internet to find health information. Patient education that is distributed online may form an easily accessible, time- and cost-effective alternative to education delivered through traditional channels such as one-on-one consultations or booklets. However, no systematic evidence for the comparative effectiveness of Web-based educational interventions exists. OBJECTIVE The objective of this systematic review was to examine the effects of Web-based patient education interventions for adult orthopedic patients and to compare its effectiveness with generic health information websites and traditional forms of patient education. METHODS CINAHL, the Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, PUBMED, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched covering the period from 1995 to 2016. Peer-reviewed English and Dutch studies were included if they delivered patient education via the internet to the adult orthopedic population and assessed its effects in a controlled or observational trial. RESULTS A total of 10 trials reported in 14 studies involving 4172 patients were identified. Nine trials provided evidence for increased patients’ knowledge after Web-based patient education. Seven trials reported increased satisfaction and good evaluations of Web-based patient education. No compelling evidence exists for an effect of Web-based patient education on anxiety, health attitudes and behavior, or clinical outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Web-based patient education may be offered as a time- and cost-effective alternative to current educational interventions when the objective is to improve patients’ knowledge and satisfaction. However, these findings may not be representative for the whole orthopedic patient population as most trials included considerably younger, higher-educated, and internet-savvy participants only.

scholarly journals A systematic review of web-based educational interventions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Fredericks
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Effective Components ◽  
Effective Form ◽  
Education Interventions

A complement to in-hospital educational interventions is web-based patient education accessed during the home recovery period. While findings demonstrate the effectiveness of web-based patient education interventions on patient outcomes, they fall short of identifying the characteristics that are associated with desired outcomes. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the characteristics of web-based patient education interventions that are associated with producing changes in self-care behaviours. A systematic review involving 19 studies was conducted to determine the most effective components of a web-based intervention. Findings suggest that the most effective form of web-based patient education is one that is interactive and allows patients to navigate the online system on their own. The findings from this systematic review allow for the design of a web-based educational intervention that will promote increased performance of self-care behaviours during the home recovery period.

scholarly journals Understanding Self-Guided Web-Based Educational Interventions for Patients With Chronic Health Conditions: Systematic Review of Intervention Features and Adherence

10.2196/18355 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (8) ◽  
pp. e18355
Author(s):  
Li Feng Xie ◽  
Alexandra Itzkovitz ◽  
Amelie Roy-Fleming ◽  
Deborah Da Costa ◽  
Anne-Sophie Brazeau
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Chronic Health Conditions ◽  
Health Conditions ◽  
Cochrane Library ◽  
Self Monitoring ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Chronic Health

Background Chronic diseases contribute to 71% of deaths worldwide every year, and an estimated 15 million people between the ages of 30 and 69 years die mainly because of cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory diseases, or diabetes. Web-based educational interventions may facilitate disease management. These are also considered to be a flexible and low-cost method to deliver tailored information to patients. Previous studies concluded that the implementation of different features and the degree of adherence to the intervention are key factors in determining the success of the intervention. However, limited research has been conducted to understand the acceptability of specific features and user adherence to self-guided web interventions. Objective This systematic review aims to understand how web-based intervention features are evaluated, to investigate their acceptability, and to describe how adherence to web-based self-guided interventions is defined and measured. Methods Studies published on self-guided web-based educational interventions for people (≥14 years old) with chronic health conditions published between January 2005 and June 2020 were reviewed following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) Statement protocol. The search was performed using the PubMed, Cochrane Library, and EMBASE (Excerpta Medica dataBASE) databases; the reference lists of the selected articles were also reviewed. The comparison of the interventions and analysis of the features were based on the published content from the selected articles. Results A total of 20 studies were included. Seven principal features were identified, with goal setting, self-monitoring, and feedback being the most frequently used. The acceptability of the features was measured based on the comments collected from users, their association with clinical outcomes, or device adherence. The use of quizzes was positively reported by participants. Self-monitoring, goal setting, feedback, and discussion forums yielded mixed results. The negative acceptability was related to the choice of the discussion topic, lack of face-to-face contact, and technical issues. This review shows that the evaluation of adherence to educational interventions was inconsistent among the studies, limiting comparisons. A clear definition of adherence to an intervention is lacking. Conclusions Although limited information was available, it appears that features related to interaction and personalization are important for improving clinical outcomes and users’ experience. When designing web-based interventions, the selection of features should be based on the targeted population’s needs, the balance between positive and negative impacts of having human involvement in the intervention, and the reduction of technical barriers. There is a lack of consensus on the method of evaluating adherence to an intervention. Both investigations of the acceptability features and adherence should be considered when designing and evaluating web-based interventions. A proof-of-concept or pilot study would be useful for establishing the required level of engagement needed to define adherence.

scholarly journals A systematic review of web-based educational interventions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Suzanne Fredericks
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Patient Education ◽  
Patient Outcomes ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Effective Components ◽  
Effective Form ◽  
Education Interventions

A complement to in-hospital educational interventions is web-based patient education accessed during the home recovery period. While findings demonstrate the effectiveness of web-based patient education interventions on patient outcomes, they fall short of identifying the characteristics that are associated with desired outcomes. The purpose of this systematic review was to determine the characteristics of web-based patient education interventions that are associated with producing changes in self-care behaviours. A systematic review involving 19 studies was conducted to determine the most effective components of a web-based intervention. Findings suggest that the most effective form of web-based patient education is one that is interactive and allows patients to navigate the online system on their own. The findings from this systematic review allow for the design of a web-based educational intervention that will promote increased performance of self-care behaviours during the home recovery period.

ANCORSTEEL 4300

Alloy Digest ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 58 (11) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Physical Properties ◽  
Tensile Properties ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Heat Treating ◽  
Effective Alternative ◽  
Powder Metal ◽  
Secondary Processing ◽  
Cost Effective Alternative

Abstract Ancorsteel 4300 alloy ferrous powder simulates wrought steel compositions and is a cost-effective alternative to alloys requiring secondary processing. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, hardness, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness. It also includes information on heat treating and powder metal forms. Filing Code: SA-611. Producer or source: Hoeganaes Corporation.

scholarly journals Robotic hepatectomy is a safe and cost-effective alternative to conventional open hepatectomy: A single center experience

HPB ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 ◽  
pp. S186-S187
Author(s):  
J. Hawksworth ◽  
N.P. Llore ◽  
M.L. Holzner ◽  
P. Radkani ◽  
E. Mesler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Effective Alternative ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Robotic Hepatectomy ◽  
Single Center Experience ◽  
Open Hepatectomy ◽  
Cost Effective Alternative

A recent overview on the porphyrin-based π-extended small molecules as donors and acceptors for high-performance organic solar cells

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Venkatesh Piradi ◽  
Feng Yan ◽  
Xunjin Zhu ◽  
Wai-Yeung Raymond Wong
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Solar Cell ◽  
Small Molecules ◽  
Organic Solar Cells ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Effective Alternative ◽  
The Past ◽  
Cost Effective Alternative ◽  
Silicon Based

Organic solar cells (OSCs) have been considered as a promising cost-effective alternative to silicon-based solar cell counterparts due to their lightweight, mechanical flexibility, and easy fabrication features. Over the past...

Mini-Gastric Bypass by Mini-Laparotomy: A Cost-Effective Alternative in the Laparoscopic Era

2007 ◽  
Vol 17 (11) ◽  
pp. 1482-1486 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roger Noun ◽  
Eddy Riachi ◽  
Smart Zeidan ◽  
Bassam Abboud ◽  
Viviane Chalhoub ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gastric Bypass ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Effective Alternative ◽  
Mini Gastric Bypass ◽  
Cost Effective Alternative ◽  
Mini Laparotomy
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