Patient education on sling use after shoulder surgery
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how different ways of teaching patients about sling use after shoulder surgery may affect their recovery. If you join, you may receive extra education materials to help you use your sling correctly.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled for shoulder surgery and will need to wear a sling for more than one week after the operation.
- You can understand English well enough to read study materials and fill out questionnaires.
- You are able to give your permission to take part in the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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