TranslatePriority 12 from the Complex Fractures PSP
| UNCERTAINTY: What information would be helpful to give to patients sustaining complex fractures and how would this be best delivered? (JLA PSP Priority 12) | |
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| Overall ranking | 12 |
| JLA question ID | 0105/12 |
| Explanatory note |
Information may be given to patients with injuries may vary in terms of timing, content, and media used. |
| Evidence |
NG37 reported that the qualitative evidence was generally good quality and gives detailed guidance on important information to give to patients with complex fractures. NG39 makes a brief mention of leaflets on complications such as compartment syndrome though does not link this with specific evidence. No other relevant trial evidence Cochrane/PUBMED since 2015. NICE Guideline 37 Fractures (complex): assessment and management NICE Guideline 39 Major trauma: assessment and initial management |
| Health Research Classification System category | Injuries and accidents |
| Extra information provided by this PSP | |
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| Original uncertainty examples | information that is given in hospital for the patient to opt for the treatment ~ More detail about my fracture before surgery, what needed to be done ~ Are they well enough informed? ~ What Surgical treatment options were offered to the patient ? ~ Maybe start a learning program for people suffering such injuries. Knowledge is power and people feel better when they understand what is going on. ~ communication is essential. will i get a clear, concise copy of information to support and assist me with what i need to do. colour is always useful and easier to follow. |
| Submitted by | Nurse x 3, 19 x Patient, 6 x Surgeon/Doctor, 3 x Physio, 2 x Knows a patient |
| PSP information | |
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| PSP unique ID | 0105 |
| PSP name | Complex Fractures |
| Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. | 58 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website) |
| Date of priority setting workshop | 8th June 2021 |
