Patient perspectives on peripheral artery disease education and an online peripheral artery disease video education tool.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a highly prevalent chronic condition that can lead to decreased quality of life, poor physical functioning, and increased risk of cardiovascular death. PAD knowledge is low among both the general public and patients. The objectives of this study were to understand patient perspectives on PAD education and obtain their feedback on an online PAD video education tool.

Methods

In this single-center multi-method study, patients with PAD were recruited from an outpatient vascular surgery clinic and inpatient vascular surgery service at an academic hospital. Participants completed a 56-item survey assessing demographics, socioeconomic status, and functional health literacy (measured by the Short Test of Functional Health

SUBMITTER: Alagna M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12861164 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature