X-Plain Vascular Surgery – Patient Education for Tablets
Traditional methods of vascular 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 Vascular 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.
X-Plain Vascular 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 Vascular Surgery Library?
The X-Plain Vascular Surgery library spans the entire continuum of care – from acute to chronic care and prevention to discharge instructions. The following titles are included:
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
Advance Medical Directives
Amputation of the Leg
Angiogram with Possible Angioplasty or Possible Stent Placement - Lower Extremity
Angio-Seal
Aortic Angiography
Aorto-Bifemoral Bypass
Arterial Line
Behcet's Syndrome
Blood Transfusion
Blood Transfusion for Outpatient
Brain Aneurysms
Bruises
Carotid Endarterectomy
Cerebral Angiogram
CT Scan
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Discharge Instructions - General
Embolization of Aneurysms
Expressing Your Pain
Femoro-Popliteal Bypass
Foot Amputation
General Anesthesia
Incentive Spirometer
Incision Care
Internal Jugular Central Catheter - Jugular Line
JP Drain
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan - MRI
Medication Safety
Moderate Sedation
Patient Safety
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) for Outpatient
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line - Pediatrics
Port Catheter Insertions
Preparing for Surgery
Preparing for Surgery - Part One
Preparing for Surgery - Part Two
Preparing Your Child for Surgery
Preparing Your Child for Surgery - Part I
Preparing Your Child for Surgery - Part II
Preventing an Infection After Surgery
Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
Preventing MRSA Infections - Community
Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare
Preventing Pressure Ulcers
Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI
Pulmonary Embolism
Raynaud's Disease
Subclavian Inserted Central Catheter - SICC Line
The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital
Toe Amputation
Ultrasound
Using Your Blood Thinning Meter - CoaguChek XS
Varicose Veins and Surgery
Vasculitis
X-Rays
Your Trip to the Hospital for Surgery
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Advance Medical Directives
Amputation of the Leg
Angiogram with Possible Angioplasty or Possible Stent Placement - Lower Extremity
Angio-Seal
Aortic Angiography
Aorto-Bifemoral Bypass
Arterial Line
Behcet's Syndrome
Blood Transfusion
Blood Transfusion for Outpatient
Brain Aneurysms
Bruises
Carotid Endarterectomy
Cerebral Angiogram
CT Scan
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Discharge Instructions - General
Embolization of Aneurysms
Expressing Your Pain
Femoro-Popliteal Bypass
Foot Amputation
General Anesthesia
Incentive Spirometer
Incision Care
Internal Jugular Central Catheter - Jugular Line
JP Drain
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Scan - MRI
Medication Safety
Moderate Sedation
Patient Safety
Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) for Outpatient
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line - Pediatrics
Port Catheter Insertions
Preparing for Surgery
Preparing for Surgery - Part One
Preparing for Surgery - Part Two
Preparing Your Child for Surgery
Preparing Your Child for Surgery - Part I
Preparing Your Child for Surgery - Part II
Preventing an Infection After Surgery
Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
Preventing MRSA Infections - Community
Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare
Preventing Pressure Ulcers
Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI
Pulmonary Embolism
Raynaud's Disease
Subclavian Inserted Central Catheter - SICC Line
The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital
Toe Amputation
Ultrasound
Using Your Blood Thinning Meter - CoaguChek XS
Varicose Veins and Surgery
Vasculitis
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.