X-Plain Surgical Library – Patient Education for Tablets
Traditional methods of surgical 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 programs convey 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.
X-Plain programs convey 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 Surgical Library?
The following titles are included in the surgical library:
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
Activity After Surgery - ERAS
Advance Medical Directives
Amputation of the Leg
Anemia
Aorto-Bifemoral Bypass
Appendectomy - Open and Laparoscopic
Appendicitis
Arterial Line
AV Graft Insertion
Blood Transfusion
Blood Transfusion for Outpatient
Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast Lumpectomy and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Breast Lumps Biopsy
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carpal Tunnel Release - Endoscopic
Carpal Tunnel Release - Open
Catheter Line Care at Home
Cecostomy
Cholecystectomy - Open and Laparoscopic
Colon Cancer Surgery
Colon Resection Surgery - General
Colostomy
C-Section
Cystocele Surgery
Discharge Instructions - General
Diverticulosis and Surgical Treatment for Diverticulitis
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery - ERAS - Overview
Epidural Anesthesia
Epigastric Hernia Repair - Laparoscopic
Expressing Your Pain
Femoro-Popliteal Bypass
Fistulas
Foley Catheter - Female
Foley Catheter - Male
Foot Amputation
Gastric Banding - Discharge Instructions
Gastric Banding Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
General Anesthesia
Hemorrhoid Surgery
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy - LAVH
Ileostomy
Incentive Spirometer
Incision Care
Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia Repair - Pediatrics
Internal Jugular Central Catheter - Jugular Line
JP Drain
Liposuction
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan - MRI
Medication Safety
Moderate Sedation
Nissen Fundoplication
Nutrition After Surgery - ERAS
Nutrition Before Surgery - ERAS
Organ Donation
Ovarian Cysts
Pancreas Transplantation
Patient Safety
Pediatric Chest Tube
Pediatric Post-Operative Instructions
Pelviscopy
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy - PEG
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy - PEG - Pediatrics
Perineorrhaphy
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) for Outpatient
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line - Pediatrics
Pilonidal Cyst
Port Catheter Insertions
Preparing for Surgery
Preparing for Surgery - Part One
Preparing for Surgery - Part Two
Preparing Your Child for Surgery - Part I
Preparing Your Child for Surgery - Part II
Preparing Your Skin for Surgery - ERAS
Preventing an Infection After Surgery
Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections
Preventing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
Preventing MRSA Infections - Community
Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare
Preventing Pressure Ulcers
Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI
Pulmonary Function Testing
Recovering After Surgery - ERAS at Home
Rectocele Surgery
Robotic Surgery - da Vinci System
Spinal Anesthesia
Subclavian Inserted Central Catheter - SICC Line
Supracervical Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Tarsal Tunnel Release
The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital
Thyroid Surgery
Toe Amputation
Tracheostomy - Pediatrics
Tracheotomy or Tracheostomy
Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Ultrasound
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair - Pediatrics
Understanding Debridement of Sores
Upper GI Endoscopy
Urostomy
Using Your Incentive Spirometer - ERAS
Varicose Veins and Surgery
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - VAP
X-Rays
Your Trip to the Hospital for Surgery
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Activity After Surgery - ERAS
Advance Medical Directives
Amputation of the Leg
Anemia
Aorto-Bifemoral Bypass
Appendectomy - Open and Laparoscopic
Appendicitis
Arterial Line
AV Graft Insertion
Blood Transfusion
Blood Transfusion for Outpatient
Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast Lumpectomy and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Breast Lumps Biopsy
Carotid Endarterectomy
Carpal Tunnel Release - Endoscopic
Carpal Tunnel Release - Open
Catheter Line Care at Home
Cecostomy
Cholecystectomy - Open and Laparoscopic
Colon Cancer Surgery
Colon Resection Surgery - General
Colostomy
C-Section
Cystocele Surgery
Discharge Instructions - General
Diverticulosis and Surgical Treatment for Diverticulitis
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery - ERAS - Overview
Epidural Anesthesia
Epigastric Hernia Repair - Laparoscopic
Expressing Your Pain
Femoro-Popliteal Bypass
Fistulas
Foley Catheter - Female
Foley Catheter - Male
Foot Amputation
Gastric Banding - Discharge Instructions
Gastric Banding Surgery
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
General Anesthesia
Hemorrhoid Surgery
Hysterectomy
Hysterectomy - LAVH
Ileostomy
Incentive Spirometer
Incision Care
Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia Repair - Pediatrics
Internal Jugular Central Catheter - Jugular Line
JP Drain
Liposuction
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan - MRI
Medication Safety
Moderate Sedation
Nissen Fundoplication
Nutrition After Surgery - ERAS
Nutrition Before Surgery - ERAS
Organ Donation
Ovarian Cysts
Pancreas Transplantation
Patient Safety
Pediatric Chest Tube
Pediatric Post-Operative Instructions
Pelviscopy
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy - PEG
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy - PEG - Pediatrics
Perineorrhaphy
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) for Outpatient
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line - Pediatrics
Pilonidal Cyst
Port Catheter Insertions
Preparing for Surgery
Preparing for Surgery - Part One
Preparing for Surgery - Part Two
Preparing Your Child for Surgery - Part I
Preparing Your Child for Surgery - Part II
Preparing Your Skin for Surgery - ERAS
Preventing an Infection After Surgery
Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections
Preventing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
Preventing MRSA Infections - Community
Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare
Preventing Pressure Ulcers
Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI
Pulmonary Function Testing
Recovering After Surgery - ERAS at Home
Rectocele Surgery
Robotic Surgery - da Vinci System
Spinal Anesthesia
Subclavian Inserted Central Catheter - SICC Line
Supracervical Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Tarsal Tunnel Release
The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital
Thyroid Surgery
Toe Amputation
Tracheostomy - Pediatrics
Tracheotomy or Tracheostomy
Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Ultrasound
Umbilical Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair - Pediatrics
Understanding Debridement of Sores
Upper GI Endoscopy
Urostomy
Using Your Incentive Spirometer - ERAS
Varicose Veins and Surgery
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - VAP
X-Rays
Your Trip to the Hospital for Surgery
Contact us for a quote or to explore other solutions for your patient portal or website.
