Video discharge instructions for pediatric gastroenteritis in an emergency department: a randomized, controlled trial

Conclusion: Video instructions improve caregivers ’ understanding of discharge information.Trial registration: [NCT04463355, retrospectively registered July 9, 2020].What is Known:• Poor comprehension of discharge instructions leads to incorrect treatment after discharge, increased readmissions and a reduction of caregivers’ satisfaction.• Video discharge instructions are useful providing concise information independently of the patients’ health literacy level or communication skills of the health care providerWhat is New:• The addition of video discharge instructions to verbal instructions improves caregivers’ knowledge about AGE improved with respect to those who only receive verbal instructions• Video instructions do not add extra time to the emergency department visits
Source: European Journal of Pediatrics - Category: Pediatrics Source Type: research