EVALUATION OF PATIENT COMPREHENSION AND SATISFACTION IN INFORMED CONSENT FOR ARTHROSCOPIC ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION IN HANOI MEDICAL UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

Đỗ Văn Minh1,2,
1 Hanoi Medical University
2 Hanoi Medical University Hospital

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Objectives: To evaluate the patient comprehension and satisfaction in informed consent for arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction in Hanoi Medical University Hospital. Materials and method: A total 86 patients undergoing arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction were randomized to ask to complete a detailed questionnairethat designed to evaluate the patient comprehension and satisfaction of the informed consent process prior to the operating room in Hanoi Medical University Hospital from June 2019 to December 2020. Results: Doctors provided more information aboutmain diagnosis, anatomical injuries in the knee joint, reason for surgery, doctor’s interventions, major complications than information about post- operative feeling, pain and paincontrol, time off work, chances of successful surgery and precautions in daily activities. Almost patients felt normal with informed consent process. Conclusion: The informed consent process for arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction should be done more effectively to make patientan informed decision to surgery and satisfy with its process.

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