Publications by authors named "Jill Kain"
Background: In the setting of outpatient orthopaedic surgery, this pilot study utilized automated mobile messaging to assess (1) the feasibility of and interaction rates with a software delivered cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) intervention for postoperative opioid utilization, (2) the reliability of patient reported opioid utilization through our platform, (3) daily patient reported pain and opioid utilization within the first two postoperative weeks, and (4) the effect of software delivered CBT intervention on patient reported opioid utilization.
Methods: Musculoskeletal tumor patients scheduled for outpatient surgery were randomized into two study groups. Control patients received standard postoperative communication limited to a two-week postoperative follow-up visit.
Article Synopsis
- Sarcomas are rare types of cancer that often require complex treatments, but little is known about patient experiences and outcomes.
- The study aimed to gather information on what patients seek during their treatment journey, how they cope, and their feedback on care received.
- Through focus groups, key themes emerged around the need for information, the importance of relationships with care teams, social support, and the desire to return to normal life after treatment.