Gastroen Clin Biol
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Patient information for liver biopsy: impact of a video movie.
The information given to patients before a medical procedure is usually delivered verbally and in the form of a written document. Viewing a video movie about the procedure might be helpful in improving the quality of patient information and thus contributed to reduce patient anxiety. The aim of this prospective study on the methods used to deliver information to patients scheduled for liver biopsy was to determine, in comparison with standard information delivery, the impact on anxiety and understanding of additional information provided by a video movie. ⋯ The patients understood and were well satisfied with the information received about liver biopsy. Complementary information in the form of a video movie had no effect on patient anxiety.