Self-preformed Hand Examination
Conditions
Brief summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to validate patient-oriented edits to a guided video on self-performed hand examination in participants with no prior hand diagnoses or medical background. The study aims to: * examine the effect of adding interactive components to an existing orthopedic provider video * determine if these changes enhance patients' understanding of hand and wrist anatomy as well as carpal tunnel syndrome * determine if patients are able to use this video to perform an effective physical exam Participants will watch an original physician-oriented training video and a second version (patient-oriented video), which was edited with the input of a patient advisory committee to include interactive elements and a slower speed. The order in which the participants will watch the video will be randomized. If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare knowledge scores and general patient preference between the two videos being examined.
Interventions
previously validated Hand and Wrist Examination Video by NEJM designed for usage by a physician in diagnosing common hand and wrist diagnoses
The previously validated Hand and Wrist Examination Video by NEJM was modified via the TogoTiki application and approved by a patient advisory council.
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Patients older than 18 years of age * Patients who comprehend and speak English * Patients with carpal tunnel syndrome confirmed on EMG and/or symptoms consistent with carpal tunnel syndrome, including bilateral hand pain, non-traumatic hand pain, and/or numbness/tingling in hand.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients under 18 years of age * Patients who do not speak or comprehend English * Patients who have cognitive impairments that would be detrimental to understanding of video * Patients whose symptoms do not match carpal tunnel syndrome
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge Score immediately following the viewing of a video presenting the knowledge | 10 minutes after viewing the video | Score of the quiz examining the understanding of the contents of the video by the participants. Scoring was a likert scale of 1-5 where 5 represented easy to understand and 1 was very difficult to understand. Separate questions scored as a 1 or 0 where 1 equated to answering the knowledge question correctly and 0 was answering the question incorrectly. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge Score immediately prior to the viewing of a video presenting the knowledge | 10 minutes before viewing the video | Score of the quiz examining the participants' understanding prior to watching the video. Scoring was a likert scale of 1-5 where 5 represented easy to understand and 1 was very difficult to understand. Separate questions scored as a 1 or 0 where 1 equated to answering the knowledge question correctly and 0 was answering the question incorrectly. |
Countries
United States