Consistency of written post-operative patient information for common urological procedures

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Following urological procedures, it is common for patients to receive written handouts containing pertinent post-operative information and advice. This study aims to assess the consistency of procedure-specific post-operative advice provided to patients in Australia. METHODS: Post-operative handouts for common urological procedures were obtained from a selection of Australian hospitals and practising urologists' websites. Handouts were examined for consistency with regard to post-operative advice and the Flesch-Kincaid grade level was calculated to determine readability. RESULTS: In total, 209 handouts were reviewed comprising seven urological procedures. The majority of handouts..