Cognitive Function in Patients Undergoing Arthroplasty : The Implications for Informed Consent
Joint Authors
St Mart, J. P.
Jenkins, P.
Chappel, A.
Demosthenous, N.
Cheng, Kenneth
Source
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-06-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Obtaining informed consent for an operation is a fundamental daily interaction between orthopaedic surgeon and patient.
It is based on a patient's capacity to understand and retain information about the proposed procedure, the potential consequences of having it, and the alternative options available.
We used validated tests of memory on 59 patients undergoing lower limb arthroplasty to assess how well they learned and recalled information about their planned procedure.
All patients showed an ability to learn new material; however, younger age and higher educational achievement correlated with better performance.
These results have serious implications for orthopaedic surgeons discussing planned procedures.
They identify groups of patients who may require enhanced methods of communicating the objectives, risks, and alternatives to surgery.
Further research is necessary to assess interventions to improve communication prior to surgery.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Demosthenous, N.& St Mart, J. P.& Jenkins, P.& Chappel, A.& Cheng, Kenneth. 2011. Cognitive Function in Patients Undergoing Arthroplasty : The Implications for Informed Consent. Advances in Orthopedics،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Demosthenous, N.…[et al.]. Cognitive Function in Patients Undergoing Arthroplasty : The Implications for Informed Consent. Advances in Orthopedics No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Demosthenous, N.& St Mart, J. P.& Jenkins, P.& Chappel, A.& Cheng, Kenneth. Cognitive Function in Patients Undergoing Arthroplasty : The Implications for Informed Consent. Advances in Orthopedics. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464537