Evaluation of the clinical application of a leaflet for clinical practice guidelines in patients with herniated intervertebral discs: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study aims to demonstrate the effectiveness of using clinical practice guideline (CPG) leaflets as a communication tool between doctors and patients. We will collect basic data on whether using leaflets based on traditional Korean medicine (TKM) CPGs accomplishes the goal of improving clinical decision-making for diagnosis and treatment by TKM doctors. We will also evaluate the leaflets as a communication tool in the treatment of lumbar herniated intervertebral discs (HIVDs) in terms of patient and physician satisfaction and ease of treatment.

Methods and analysis

We will evaluate efficacy through a comparison of satisfaction and clinical outcomes in randomly allocated groups of HIVD lumbar patients visiting the Jaseng Hospital of Korean Medicine who do or

SUBMITTER: Lee JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5381399 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature