Annotated Bibliography
Does Pre-surgical Education For Hip And Knee Patients Decrease Length Of Stay?
Ayral, X., Boucheny, D., Duhalde, A., Lougados, M. & Gicquere, C. (2002). Effects of Video Information
on Preoperative Anxiety Level and Tolerability of Joint Lavage in Knee Osteoarthritis.
American College of Rheumatology, 47(4), 380-382.
This article examines the effect of video information on preoperative anxiety and tolerability of surgery.
The trail consisted of 112 patients with osteoarthritis. The study revealed that video information
decrease anxiety and increased tolerability towards surgery.
Bayram, U., Cocen, Z., & Sen, A. (2004). The effect of preoperative physiotherapy and education on
the outcome of total hip replacement: a prospective randomized controlled trail. Clinical
Rehabilitation, 18, 353-358.
This study tests the effects of preoperative physiotherapy and education on total hip replacements.
The study revealed that after the physiotherapy and educational program there was no decrease in
length of stay. The experiment also discovered no major benefit to the patient’s outcome.
Beaver, K., Leinster, J. S., & Owens, G. R. (1995). Information needs and sources of information for
women with breast cancer: a follow-up study. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 23, 487-495.
The Authors of this article studied the informational needs of cancer patients and examined the
appropriate time to give that information. It also examined how the information affected the
diagnosis. The conclusion of the investigation revealed that information should be given throughout
the diagnosis and treatment.
Behar-Horenstein, L., Guin, P., Gamble, K., & Hurlock, G. (2005). Improving patient care through
patient-family eduation programs. Hospital Topics, 83(1), 21-7. Retrieved from
http://search.proquest.com/docview/214513950?accountid=28644
The purpose of this study was to examine educational programs with the purpose of improvement
and revision. It was noted that the community is aware of the importance of an educational
curriculum but it is undetermined as to what educational materials should be incorporated. The
study did acknowledge the benefits of a program which included decrease length of stay, pain
management and patient satisfaction.
Bell, E. E., C.P.T. (2009). Constructing a patient eduation system: A performance technology project.
Performance Improvement, 48(4), 17-21.
The purpose of this article is to examine the construction of a patient educational system. It
included the development of web-based interactive tool and educational material given to the
patients by clinical staff. The results of the analysis included lack of environmental support, lack of
communication to the patients and lack of training for the staff. But the data did support that
patients who received education were able to manage their illness more appropriately.
Birkmeyer, J. D., Birkmeyer, N. J. O. (2006). Strategies for Improving Surgical Quality-Should Payers
Reward Excellence or Effort? New England Journal of Medicine, 354(8), 864-870.
The current healthcare system is geared towards quality of care and pay for
performance. This article examines strategies aimed at providing the best results for
surgery cases. These strategies include the centers of excellence, pay for performance
and pay for participation but other strategies should be explored.
Boyko, S., Cosby, R., Friedman, J. A., Hatton-Bauer, J. & Turnbull, G. (2011). Effective Teaching
Strategies and Methods of Delivery for Patient Education: A Systematic Review and
Practice Guidelines Recommendations. Journal of Cancer Education, 26, 12-21. Doi:
10.1007/s13187-010-0183-x
This study was conducted in relation to effective teaching strategies and methods of
delivery of educational systems. The objectives included review and establishment of
guideline recommendations. The methods examined included teaching, counseling and
behavior modifications of cancer patients. The literature provided a guideline for
establishing the standards for methods of delivery.
Druley, A. J., Stephens, A. M. & Zautra, J. A. (2002). Older Adults’ Recovery From Surgery for
Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Psychosocial Resources and Constraints as Predictors of
Outcomes. Health Psychology, 21(4), 377-383. Doi: 10.1037//0278-6133.21.4.377
The purpose of the article was to investigate psychosocial resources and constraints of
older adults undergoing total knee replacement. Two motivational systems were utilized
in determining health outcomes and predicting positive behaviors. Patients who
experienced positive support had less recovery time.
Heidi, S. D., & Ward, S. (2001). A representational approach to patient education. Journal of Nursing
Scholarship, 33(3), 211-211.
The objective of the article was to examine a representational approach to patient
education. It attempts to link a theory to patient education. The theory states that
people’s cognitive belief of their illness effects how they manage their disease; this
cognitive approach assists with interpretations of how patients process new
information. The study used this concept as an approach to pain management but it was
noted that it was not useful in regards to patient education.
Lange, M. P., Masserang, M., Maxey, M., & Oermann, M. H. (2002). Clinic visit and waiting: Patient
education and satisfaction. Nursing Economic: The Journal for Health Care Leaders,
20(6), 292-295.
In this study patients were educated regarding their health illnesses while waiting in the
clinic. A quasi-experimental design was implemented using videotape instruction. The
study measured the differences in patient satisfaction in relation to the education
received. The results revealed that satisfaction was increased toward educational
interventions but not toward the clinical visit.
Lucey, P., Spens, R., Wolff, M., & Young, S.(2003). Patient empowerment strategies for a safety net.
Nursing Economics: The Journal for Health Care Leaders, 21(5), 219-25, 207.
The article examined the General Assistance Medical Program a manage care model and
its care on community based clinics. The authors developed a program that evaluated
patient education strategies. Surveys were used to assess the effectiveness of patient
educational material, and perceived self-efficacy in caring for minor illnesses. The
purpose was to empower patients with knowledge regarding their illnesses and plan of
care including additional health care.
Washburn, P. V. (2000). How to improve patient education. Hospital Topics, 78(4), 5-8.
The objective of this article was to evaluate processes to improve patient education.
Instead of utilizing brochures the study examined various ways to implement patient
education. This article supports educational systems and its effectiveness on cost and
patient outcomes.