Using multimedia to enhance patient education when obtaining informed consent in an orthopaedic foot and ankle practice

INTERVENTION: Patients participating in the study will be given the opportunity to watch a multimedia patient education module (approximately 20 minutes in length) on the surgical procedure applicable to their All patient will be asked to complete a knowledge questionnaire after a discussion with their treating surgeon. Patients participating in the trial will then be asked to watch the multi media which the risks and benefits of the surgical procedure applicable to their condition. They will then be asked to complete the same knowledge questionnaire. in order to obtain informed consent. CONDITION: obtaining informed consent from patient undergoing surgical procedures that are treated by the surgeons at the Victorian Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Clinic. PRIMARY OUTCOME: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of a computer‐based, patient controlled, interactive multimedia educational tool on knowledge transfer and patient learning in a foot and ankle private practice clinical setting. This will be accomplished by identifying consecutive patients that are suitable candidates for hallux valgus correction, lateral ligament reconstruction, first metatarsal phalangeal fusion, morton's neuroma excision, or ankle arthroscopy surgery SECONDARY OUTCOME: Nil INCLUSION CRITERIA: Inclusion Criteria Primary language is English Able to hear the spoken word Able to read English Has basic computer skills