Cameron J. Britton1, Aaron M. Potretzke1, Christine Liaw1, Mohamed E. Ahmed1, Madeleine G. Manka1, Kevin M. Wymer1, Manaf Alom1, Brian J. Linder1, Kevin Koo1, Dane E. Klett1,2
Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.30, No.2, pp. 11480-11486, 2023
Abstract Introduction: We aimed to assess the impact of discharge instruction (DCI) readability on 30-day postoperative contact with the healthcare system.
Materials and methods: Utilizing a multidisciplinary team, DCI were modified for patients undergoing cystoscopy, retrograde pyelogram, ureteroscopy, laser lithotripsy, and stent placement (CRULLS) from a 13th grade to a 7th grade reading level. We retrospectively reviewed 100 patients including 50 consecutive patients with original DCI (oDCI) and 50 consecutive patients with improved readability DCI (irDCI). Clinical and demographic data collected including healthcare system contact (communications [phone or electronic message], emergency department [ED], and unplanned clinic visits) within… More >