Can patient video testimonials augment consent? A RCT
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Can patient video testimonials augment the standard consent process? A Randomised Controlled Trial
IRAS ID
196355
Contact name
Becky Ward
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
This is a randomised controlled study designed to assess the impact patient video testimonials on anxiety levels of patients prior to common medical and surgical procedures. We will also be exploring the impact of these testimonials on patients overall satisfaction and understanding of the procedure (purpose of surgery, procedural details and potential complications).
Video testimonials will include short clips of patients who have previously had the procedure talking about their experience; good and bad.
The study will be conducted over a 12-month period at Imperial College NHS Trust across a number of different specialities. Patients that meet the criteria will be asked to consider participating. Participants will receive routine clinical care and no additional visits to the hospital will be required.
Participant will receive a card with a weblink and unique username and password to access the relevant video clips following their routine pre-procedure appointment.
On the day of the procedure patients will be asked to complete one questionnaires to assess their level of anxiety and also self-score their knowledge and understanding of the procedure on a Likert scale. Following the procedure, prior to discharge, patient satisfaction will also be recorded.REC name
London - South East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/LO/1246
Date of REC Opinion
13 Oct 2016
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion