Effectiveness of motion-graphic video for informed consent in patients undergoing platelet-rich plasma therapy for androgenetic alopecia: a randomized controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Audiovisual tools are increasingly used in healthcare to improve patient education and engagement. However, few studies, particularly in dermatology, have evaluated their effectiveness in enhancing patient understanding during the informed consent process. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of a motion-graphic educational video with conventional verbal consent for patients undergoing platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy for androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

Methods

In this randomized controlled trial, participants aged 18-55 years with AGA were recruited at the Dermatology Clinic, Walailak University Hospital, between December 2024 and March 2025. Participants were randomized to receive informed consent through either an educational video (Group A) or a conven

SUBMITTER: Mettarikanon D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12832857 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature