Pre-hospitalisation Patient Education

Benefits

Evidence quality

Highlighted claims

• Preoperative information has been shown to reduce complications, increase satisfaction, and alleviate anxiety. — ‘The paper brochure is worth its weight in gold’: a qualitative study of older adults’ experiences and preferences for information delivery prior to elective hospitalisation for transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Norway
• A gap exists in high-quality decision aids tailored to varying health literacy levels for patients with aortic stenosis. — ‘The paper brochure is worth its weight in gold’: a qualitative study of older adults’ experiences and preferences for information delivery prior to elective hospitalisation for transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Norway
• Evidence shows the teach-back method improves knowledge, self-care, and recall of follow-up instructions in patients with chronic diseases. — ‘The paper brochure is worth its weight in gold’: a qualitative study of older adults’ experiences and preferences for information delivery prior to elective hospitalisation for transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Norway
• The application of the teach-back method specifically in elective pre-hospitalisation preparation for TAVI requires further research. — ‘The paper brochure is worth its weight in gold’: a qualitative study of older adults’ experiences and preferences for information delivery prior to elective hospitalisation for transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Norway
• Implementing decision aids in preoperative practice could enhance patient knowledge, empowerment, treatment preference clarity, and confidence. — ‘The paper brochure is worth its weight in gold’: a qualitative study of older adults’ experiences and preferences for information delivery prior to elective hospitalisation for transcatheter aortic valve implantation in Norway