Video education improves patients’ knowledge and satisfaction in treatment of solar lentigines with picosecond 755-nm alexandrite laser: A retrospective study

ABSTRACT:

Background

Picosecond lasers are widely used in dermatologic and cosmetic practice. In clinical practice, informed consent for laser treatments is critical to ensure patients’ understanding of health information.

Objectives

To evaluate whether video-based informed consent improves patient comprehension and satisfaction.

Methods

The study was performed from August 1 to November 30, 2022. Solar lentigines patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were included. Before October 1, 2022, traditional informed consent methods were performed. In the subsequent 2 months, a video-based informed consent was used as an adjunct to traditional consenting methods. Finally, patient comprehension of relevant knowledge about laser treatment and client satisfaction were assesse

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10319399 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature