Does using anatomical models improve patient satisfaction in orthopaedic consenting? Single-blinded randomised controlled trial

ConclusionAnatomical models as visual aids significantly increased patient satisfaction during the consenting process and played an integral part of the surgeon's explanation. Patients exposed to anatomical models also claimed to be more satisfied with the surgeon's inter-personal skills. This study recommends the use of anatomical models, which are both cost-effective and easily implementable, during explanation and consent for orthopaedic procedures.
Source: The Surgeon - Category: Surgery Source Type: research