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'Sur-face' is an interactive mobile app illustrating different orthognathic surgeries and their potential complications. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Sur-face by comparing two methods of delivering patient information on orthognathic surgeries and their related potential complications: a mobile app with interactive three-dimensional (3D) animations and a voice recording containing verbal instructions only. For each method, the participants' acquired knowledge was assessed using a custom-designed questionnaire. Participants in the 'app' group performed significantly better (P<0.0034) than those in the 'voice' group and retained more knowledge, suggesting that interactive visualizations play a key role in improving understanding of the orthognathic surgical procedure and its associated complications. This study emphasizes the impact of 3D visualizations in delivering information regarding orthognathic surgery and highlights the advantage of delivering validated patient information through mobile apps.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.ijom.2016.04.002

Type

Journal article

Journal

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg

Publication Date

09/2016

Volume

45

Pages

1081 - 1085

Keywords

informed consent, interactivity, mHealth, medical education, mobile apps, orthognathic surgery, patient education, unity 3D, Humans, Imaging, Three-Dimensional, Mobile Applications, Orthognathic Surgical Procedures, Patient Education as Topic, Patient Satisfaction, Postoperative Complications, Surveys and Questionnaires