Background The preoperative period is a critically important time point in that patients'
information needs are high and must be met. Traditional methods of patient education, such …

Background Informed consent is an ethical and legal requirement in healthcare and
supports patient autonomy to make informed choices about their own care. This review …

Purpose The purpose of this systematic review was to determine whether adequate
research evidence exists to support utilizing multimedia technology in the preoperative …

Introduction The integration of novel electronic informed consent platforms in healthcare has
undergone significant growth over the last decade. Adoption of uniform, accessible, and …

Background Traditional in-person discussion alone is often used for preoperative education
in Mohs micrographic surgery (MMS). The appropriate use of more modern education …

Objective To assess the effectiveness of audiovisuals in providing pre-treatment information
to patients with cancer. Following the Six Function Model of Medical Communication, we …

Informed consent is a legal and ethical obligation of healthcare providers, and there are
several steps that must be followed for informed consent to be obtained. Numerous …

Background Patient education (PE) is essential for improving patients' knowledge, anxiety,
and satisfaction, and supporting their postoperative recovery. However, the advantages of …

Objectives Effective use of technology can provide advantages for both patients and
physicians in skin biopsy practice. We aimed to investigate the effects of video-based …

Background There is a need for improvement in informed medical consent to address the
lack of standardization and to increase patient engagement. Objective To investigate the use …