title: The effects of an informational video on patient knowledge, satisfaction and compliance with venous thromboembolism prophylaxis: a pilot study.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is the leading cause of preventable death in hospitalized patients. Educational videos have been effectively used to increase patient satisfaction and knowledge. This study examined possible benefits of an educational video about VTE.
  
  
  METHODS
  Medical patients receiving VTE prophylaxis were screened within 48 h of admission. Upon enrollment, patients were randomly assigned to either watch a 5 min educational video on VTE or not, in addition to standard VTE education. Within 24-48 h after randomization, all patients completed a survey assessing VTE prophylaxis knowledge and satisfaction.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Patients who watched the video averaged 83% correct responses to knowledge-based questions (regarding VTE risk, symptoms, and preventative measures) versus an average score of 62% for patients in the no video group (p<0.001). Patients who watched the video were more satisfied with their VTE education (4.8 vs. 3.4 out of 5, p<0.001).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  This educational video effectively provided baseline information to patients about VTE and improved patient satisfaction.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  A VTE educational video can be an effective tool for improving patient knowledge of the condition.
authors: Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors: Bernard L
authors: BL
authors: Marini
authors: Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors: Kylee
authors: K
authors: Funk
authors: Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, USA; Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, Ann Arbor, USA. Electronic address: mdkraft@med.umich.edu.
authors: Michael D
authors: MD
authors: Kraft
authors: Department of Pharmacy Services, Kaiser Permanente-Greater Southern Alameda Area, Union City, USA.
authors: Jessica M
authors: JM
authors: Fong
authors: Department of Pharmacotherapy Services, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, USA.
authors: Roxanne
authors: R
authors: Naanos
authors: Metabolism, Interactions, & Genomics Group, Wolters Kluwer Health-Clinical Solutions, Hudson, USA.
authors: Stephen M
authors: SM
authors: Stout
authors: Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, USA; Department of Pharmacy Services, University of Michigan College of Pharmacy, Ann Arbor, USA.
authors: Deborah
authors: D
authors: Wagner
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017063:Outcome Assessment, Health Care; D010349:Patient Compliance; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012307:Risk Factors; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D014741:Video Recording
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants
keywords: Patient education; Venous thromboembolism; Video education