AI-Enhanced Consent for Cataract Surgery
Research type
Research Study
Full title
An artificial-intelligence-powered intervention to aid the informed consent process for cataract surgery for English speaking and Bengali speaking patient population groups: A mixed-methods randomised control trial
IRAS ID
341652
Contact name
Swan Kang
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Our research focuses on enhancing the informed process for patients before undergoing cataract surgery. Currently, this process involves verbal discussions and written materials that may not fully address patients' understanding of the surgery, its risks, and benefits. Our study aims to introduce an innovative approach using artificial intelligence (AI) to generate informative videos tailored to patients' needs, accounting for education level, ethnicity, and language barriers.
Why is this important? Informed consent is not just a legal requirement; but it's a fundamental patient right. Ensuring patients truly understand their treatment options leads to better satisfaction, both from the patient and clinician's perspective.
Our study compares the effectiveness of AI-generated videos against traditional information delivery methods (information brochures). Patients scheduled for cataract surgery will experience either the new AI video approach or the standard process. Our goal is to see if the videos lead to better understanding of the procedure and overall satisfaction.
This research is crucial for patients seeking clarity about cataract surgery, for doctors aiming to improve patient care, and for researchers exploring patient education innovations. Funded by the Medical Protection Society (MPS), we hope our intervention has broader effects such as reducing the number of complaints and litigations, improving the efficiency of consenting for surgery and delivering information, and improving theatre utilisation by reducing last minute cancellations.
REC name
Wales REC 3
REC reference
24/WA/0266
Date of REC Opinion
6 Sep 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion