Patient education as a strategy for provider education and engagement: a case study using myJointReplacement.ca.
MyJointReplacement.ca was initiated to integrate patient and provider perspectives with the evidence on joint replacement care into a patient education website to promote consistency in practice. The project's leadership ensured that the project fit into a larger system change initiative. The literature was reviewed and a qualitative study determined patient perspectives on what information was required. Findings were discussed with providers and integrated into the website. The site hosts nearly 1,700 one-hour sessions monthly. In a survey of 50 providers, 40 providers (80%) indicated that they would align their practice with the findings, and 45% (90%) believed that the site reflected best practice. Over 80% (n = 70) of patients surveyed indicated that the site increased their knowledge. It was concluded that developing a patient education website is an innovative approach to provider education if supported by leadership that can integrate the initiative into a broader context.
Saryeddine
Tina
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GTA Rehab Network, Toronto, Ontario. saryeddine.tina@torontorehab.on.ca
Levy
Charissa
C
Davis
Aileen
A
Flannery
John
J
Jaglal
Susan
S
Hurley
Laurie
L
McGlasson
Rhona
R
Mahomed
Nizar
N
D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000193:education*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001292:Attitude to Computers; D002170:Canada; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D006801:Humans; D033181:Information Dissemination; D020407:Internet / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017145:Models, Educational; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D010820:Physicians / Q000523:psychology; D011300:Preoperative Care / Q000379:methods