Knee Osteoarthritis
Conditions
Brief summary
This study is a Non-funded, Single Center, Multi-Arm, Parallel Group Randomize Control Trial. In this study, the investigators aim to evaluate the impact of a visual aid on patient comprehension an orthopedic informed consent discussion in low socioeconomic populations. The primary outcome is patient comprehension measured by a Validated Knowledge-Based Multiple Choice Questionnaire. The secondary outcomes include: Patient satisfaction and Time efficiency. The investigators hypothesize that using an Anatomic Model Visual Aid during an orthopedic informed consent discussion will improve patient comprehension, satisfaction and time-efficiency of orthopedic care.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALVerbal+Anatomic Model
BEHAVIORALVerbal+Video
Sponsors
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients newly diagnosed with Knee Osteoarthritis managed with steroid injections * Patients who express lack of knowledge regarding knee osteoarthritis (causes, diagnosis, treatment, anatomy) * English speaking * Patients that meet the Federal Poverty Guideline for Healthcare (i.e. Medicaid)
Exclusion criteria
* Patients under the age of 18 * College graduates * Non-English speaking * Patient without the capacity to give consent * Patients with a tactile, mental, visual or auditory disability
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Nkem Test | 20 minutes | Comprehension based examination of an informed consent discussion |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient Satisfaction Survey | 5 minutes |
Outcome results
None listed