Why comic-style information is better at preparing patients for cardiac catheterization
Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 14:30
in Health & Medicine
Before undergoing surgery, patients must be fully informed about what the procedure entails. The complex nature of the information involved means that patients often feel overwhelmed rather than well informed. Researchers have been able to show that patients scheduled to undergo cardiac catheterization may find comic-style information helpful. The researchers' comic-style booklet was shown to help patient comprehension and reduce anxiety.