Do visual models improve patient satisfaction in orthopedic consenting? A single-blinded randomized controlled trial
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN12323123 |
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| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN12323123 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | N/A |
- Submission date
- 18/09/2016
- Registration date
- 22/06/2018
- Last edited
- 22/06/2018
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Musculoskeletal Diseases
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
During consultations surgeons tend to communicate with their patients using verbal explanations for about 10 minutes on average. The consultation experience could be improved with the use of visual models of the joint to explain the disease process and treatment options. Although visual aids are recommended to be used in the consultation and consenting process, there has been little research on how well they work. The aim of this study is to observe the effect of using visual three-dimensional (3D) models of the knee and shoulder joints on patient satisfaction during informed consent.
Who can participate?
Patients aged over 18 who are being consented for either knee or shoulder surgery by a senior attending orthopedic surgeon
What does the study involve?
Participants are randomly allocated to one of two groups. During informed consent patients in the first group are given a verbal explanation and are shown a 3D model of the joint, whilst the second group are given only a verbal explanation with no model. Afterwards, both groups are asked to fill in a questionnaire on their satisfaction with the consultation and are asked a set of questions as to why they were satisfied (or not). The results from the questionnaire and the interview are compared to see whether there was a difference between the groups as a result of the use of the visual model in the clinic.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
Patients who are shown visual models may be more satisfied with the consultations. There are no risks involved in this study.
Where is the study run from?
St Mary's Hospital (UK)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
July 2014 to November 2014
Who is funding the study?
Imperial College London (UK)
Who is the main contact?
Dr Kapil Sugand
Contact information
Scientific
MSk Lab, Imperial College London
Level 7 East
Charing Cross Hospital
Fulham
London
W6 8RF
United Kingdom
 ORCID ID |
0000-0003-3185-954X |
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Study information
| Study design | Single-blinded single-centre randomized controlled trial |
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| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study setting(s) | Hospital |
| Study type | Other |
| Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please use contact details to request a participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Effect of 3-dimensional visual aids on patient satisfaction in orthopedic consent: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial |
| Study acronym | Simulating Trauma & Orthopaedic procedures with Models for Patients (STOMP) |
| Study objectives | There is a difference in patient satisfaction with the use of visual aids during orthopedic consenting as determined by MISS-26 scores. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Imperial College London Joint Research Compliance Office (JRCO) under NRES Committee East of England committee, 25/07/2013, ref: 13/EE/0191 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Degenerative orthopaedic joint disease |
| Intervention | 52 patients undergoing elective knee or shoulder orthopedic operations were randomized into two groups when undergoing preliminary explanation and consent for their procedures. The intervention group (n=26) was given a verbal explanation and shown a 3D model of the joint whilst the control group (n=26) were given only a verbal explanation with no model. Allocation was done by prior computerized random number generator using unique hospital numbers of patients. All other identifying data was anonymized and not featured within the study. Both surgeons and patients were masked as to which cohort they were assigned to until the consultation where the consultant was given or not given a visual model to use during the consultation. After the consultation, patients rated their satisfaction on the validated Medical Interview Satisfaction Scale (MISS-26). Semi-structured interviews were analyzed for thematic analysis to determine key factors influencing patient satisfaction. No follow-up was conducted. |
| Intervention type | Behavioural |
| Primary outcome measure | Patient satisfaction, determined by the MISS-26 scores. The responses were collated into behavioral, cognitive, affective and overall scores, measured at the single study visit without follow up. |
| Secondary outcome measures | Key factors that contributed to patient and surgeon satisfaction, determined through thematic analysis from semi-structured interviews, measured at the single study visit without follow up |
| Overall study start date | 01/07/2014 |
| Completion date | 30/11/2014 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Mixed |
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| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 53 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Adult patients (over 18 years of age), being consented for either knee or shoulder surgery by a senior attending orthopedic surgeon 2. Three attending orthopedic surgeons from clinic |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Pediatric patients 2. Patients undergoing surgery on other joints 3. Attended previous consultations using visual models 4. Those undergoing non-operative management |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/07/2014 |
| Date of final enrolment | 15/11/2014 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- England
- United Kingdom
Study participating centre
Paddington
London
W2 1NY
United Kingdom
Sponsor information
University/education
Sir Alexander Fleming building
South Kensington
London
SW7 2AZ
England
United Kingdom
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/041kmwe10 |
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Funders
Funder type
University/education
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | 28/09/2016 |
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| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not expected to be made available |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Aimed towards publication in a PubMed-indexed journal and international conference presentations. |
| IPD sharing plan | Dataset will not be made available due to the addition of hospital identification numbers, date of births and possible patient identifying features that have been anonymized to the best of our abilities and in line with the ethics committee guidelines. The data will be held on a departmental computer (where the study was conducted) with access restricted only to research team. The data will be destroyed after publication of paper in a peer-reviewed journal or 5 years from end of study (whichever comes first). |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic results | 21/09/2016 | 22/06/2018 | No | No | |
| HRA research summary | 28/06/2023 | No | No |
Additional files
- ISRCTN12323123_BasicResults_21Sep16.pdf
- Uploaded 22/06/2018
Editorial Notes
22/06/2018: The basic results of this trial have been uploaded as an additional file.
