Exploring methods of improving patient understanding and communication in a complex anal fistula clinic: results from a randomized controlled feasibility study
Nusrat Iqbal,
Jordan Fletcher,
Paul Bassett
et al.
Abstract:AimPatient understanding of disease can guide decision‐making in the management of anal fistula. This prospective feasibility study aimed to assess the acceptability and methods of assessing the impact of viewing realistic models on patients with anal fistula.MethodsNew referrals to a tertiary clinic participated in this single‐centre, parallel‐group randomized controlled study. Baseline characteristics, Decisional Conflict Scale and understanding of disease were assessed pre‐consultation. Participants were ra… Show more
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