X-Plain Cardiothoracic Surgery for Tablets

X-Plain Cardiothoracic Surgery – Patient Education for Tablets

Traditional methods of cardiothoracic surgery patient education just aren’t cutting it. Research shows that many patients don’t read handouts, and if they do, they often don’t understand the information. During office visits, patients misunderstand or forget 40-80% of what the provider says.

X-Plain Cardiothoracic Surgery conveys vital health messages through iPads and Android tablets, health websites and patient portals. Our patient education solutions rely on simplified text, illustrations and animations. To ensure readability, we write our content at a 4th to 5th grade reading level and provide full narration.

X-Plain tutorials ask questions to check for understanding and give interactive feedback. We can also electronically track usage to ensure that patients are finishing the learning session.

Why Do Patients Prefer X-Plain?

Nine out of ten patients surveyed said they wish all their healthcare providers offered X-Plain. Here’s why:

Patients can see and hear the concepts explained through text, narration, illustrations and animations. Research shows this multiple-input approach improves the user's attention, comprehension and retention.
Patients can control the pace of learning. Users with limited health literacy can learn at their own pace, while those with more background knowledge can turn off the narration and proceed quickly. The presentation automatically stops if the patient becomes distracted and doesn’t press continue.
Patients often feel intimidated when engaging in teach-back with a healthcare provider. In an X-Plain program, patients who answer a question incorrectly can try again without embarrassment. When they answer questions correctly, their confidence grows. Patients who feel less anxiety can focus more easily during teach-back and are more likely to point out possible medical errors.

Why Do Healthcare Providers Prefer X-Plain?

X-Plain not only increases patient satisfaction, but it also reduces the burden on healthcare providers. We help our clients:

Streamline teach-back by answering the most common questions that patients and their families ask.
Support informed consent by documenting completion and comprehension of the programs. Our tutorials have been used in a court of law to help dismiss claims that the patient was not adequately informed.
Engage a broader population by giving patients access to content in their native language – English, Spanish or Arabic.
Achieve their goals by developing patient education content and solutions that meet each client’s needs.

What Topics Are Included in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Library?

The X-Plain Cardiothoracic Surgery library spans the entire continuum of care – from acute to chronic care and prevention to discharge instructions. The following titles are included:

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Advance Medical Directives
Angina
Angio-Seal
Antiplatelet Therapy - Intravenous
Aortic Angiography
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Blood Transfusion
Blood Transfusion for Outpatient
Cardiac Catheterization - Coronary Angiography
Cardiac Diet
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Carotid Artery Disease
CAT Scan Guided Biopsy of a Lung or Other Chest Area Lesion
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Angiography and Possible Angioplasty
Coronary Angioplasty
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Discharge Instructions - General
Echocardiogram
Expressing Your Pain
Heart Attack
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure - Home Care
Heart Transplantation
Heart Valve Diseases
Heart Valve Replacement
How to Prevent Heart Disease
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Incentive Spirometer
Internal Jugular Central Catheter - Jugular Line
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Intramuscular Injection
Left Ventricular Assist Device - LVAD
Living with Congestive Heart Failure
Lung Cancer Resection
Medication Safety
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Open Heart Surgery - What to Expect
Pacemaker
Patient Safety
Pericardial Disorders
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) for Outpatient
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line - Pediatrics
Prehypertension
Preparing for Surgery
Preventing an Infection After Surgery
Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections
Preventing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare
Preventing Pressure Ulcers
Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI
Pulmonary Function Testing
Stent Thrombosis
Stress Echocardiography Test
Subclavian Inserted Central Catheter - SICC Line
Sympathectomy
The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital
Thoracoscopy for Lung Cancer
Thoracotomy
Tracheotomy or Tracheostomy
Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Using Your Blood Thinning Meter - CoaguChek XS
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - VAP
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)

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