Video Education for Postpartum Care
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications, so it's best to ask the study team for guidance.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Video Education for Postpartum Care?
Research shows that video education can be as effective as traditional methods for teaching patients about their care, as seen in studies with organ transplant recipients and cardiac patients. Videos can improve patient knowledge and satisfaction, making them a useful tool for postpartum education.12345
Is video education generally safe for use in postpartum care?
How is the Video Education treatment unique for postpartum care?
The Video Education treatment is unique because it uses video-based learning to provide consistent and accessible postpartum education, which can be more engaging and effective than traditional paper handouts. This approach aligns with modern learning preferences and can improve knowledge and care practices among new mothers.1112131415
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial tests if adding a short educational video to the usual written instructions helps new mothers recognize serious health warning signs after childbirth. It focuses on Black, Latinx, multi-racial women who might be at higher risk. The video aims to make it easier for them to remember important health information.
Research Team
Heather Lipkind, MD, MSce
Principal Investigator
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for self-identified Black, Latinx, or multiracial individuals who are on Medicaid or uninsured and have just given birth. It's designed to help them recognize early warning signs of serious health issues after childbirth. Participants must be able to complete questionnaires during their postpartum stay.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants receive written discharge education and, for the intervention group, view a 12-minute educational video on severe maternal morbidity warning signs.
Post-discharge Monitoring
Participants complete a post-discharge questionnaire to assess knowledge retention on severe maternal morbidity warning signs.
Follow-up
Participants' antepartum, delivery, and postpartum course will be reviewed 6 months postpartum, including outpatient visits, emergency department visits, and any hospitalizations.
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Video Education
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Lead Sponsor