Rothman Institute Orthopaedics
This study will evaluate whether educational pamphlets can help patients safely manage personal hygiene, household activities, and female-specific self-care while wearing a sling after surgery. The study will also examine whether following sling-use instructions is associated with better short-term recovery and patient-reported outcomes for up to 6 months after surgery.
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery at Rothman Orthopaedics that requires more than 1 week of postoperative shoulder sling use. * Participants who are able to provide informed consent. * Participants who have sufficient English-language proficiency to understand the study materials and complete the study questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: * Participants undergoing shoulder surgery that does not require more than 1 week of postoperative shoulder sling use. * Participants who do not have sufficient English-language proficiency to understand the study mate…
Participants will receive the standard postoperative education and instructions provided by their treating orthopedic physician for patients undergoing shoulder surgery requiring postoperative sling use.
Participants will receive standard postoperative education plus educational pamphlets providing guidance on performing daily activities while wearing a shoulder sling. The pamphlets address personal hygiene, household tasks, and self-care. Female participants will also receive a pamphlet addressing female-specific self-care.
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