Clinical Scorecard: Utilizing Digital Twin Technology for Risk Communication in Adults Undergoing Elective Bronchoscopy: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Study

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• Informed consent is critical for elective bronchoscopy due to patient anxiety and discomfort.
• Digital interventions may improve comprehension but do not consistently reduce anxiety.
• Multimedia consent methods can enhance patient satisfaction without altering anxiety levels.
• Detailed risk disclosure can heighten periprocedural anxiety in some cases.
• Virtual reality and music interventions have shown mixed results in anxiety reduction.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

• Assess patient understanding and anxiety levels prior to bronchoscopy.

Management

• Utilize multimedia and interactive digital tools for informed consent.

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Evaluate patient satisfaction and anxiety post-procedure.

Risks

• Be aware that detailed risk information may increase anxiety.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Adults scheduled for elective bronchoscopy procedures.

Digital consent methods may improve comprehension but require careful implementation to avoid increasing anxiety.

Clinical Best Practices

• Combine written and verbal communication for informed consent.
• Tailor risk communication to individual patient needs and health literacy levels.
• Incorporate multimedia tools to enhance understanding and retention of information.

Related Resources & Content

• Kiernan A et al. Digital technology in informed consent for surgery: systematic review.
• Karewicz A et al. Evaluation of patients’ satisfaction with bronchoscopy procedure.
• Bühn S et al. The effects of modifying elements of written informed consent forms for elective surgical or invasive procedures: a systematic review.
• Glaser J et al. Interventions to improve patient comprehension in informed consent for medical and surgical procedures: an updated systematic review.
• Uzbeck M et al. Randomised controlled trial of the effect of standard and detailed risk disclosure prior to bronchoscopy on peri-procedure anxiety and satisfaction.