Archives of internal medicine
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Patient comprehension of an interactive, computer-based information program for cardiac catheterization: a comparison with standard information.
Several studies suggest that standard verbal and written consent information for treatment is often poorly understood by patients and their families. The present study examines the effect of an interactive computer-based information program on patients' understanding of cardiac catheterization. ⋯ Results suggest that an interactive computer-based information program for cardiac catheterization may be more effective in improving patient understanding than conventional written consent information. This technology, therefore, holds promise as a means of presenting understandable detailed information regarding a variety of medical treatments and procedures.