Holland Centre teams up with Dr. Mike Evans for patient video

Hip and knee replacement patients have a new and easy way to get informed about surgery preparation and recovery, thanks to Dr. Mike Evans and the Holland Centre team.

"Preparing You for Your Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery" is a six-minute animated education video that will help patients understand the hip and knee replacement surgery process and ensure they are partners in their care and recovery. Dr. Evans shares five key messages that will help patients be better prepared, set more realistic expectations, understand how to manage their pain, and maintain a positive attitude throughout the process.

A family physician at St. Michael's Hospital and "curator of health information" on www.myfavouritemedicine.com, Dr. Evans is well-known for his online "visual lectures".

After watching his viral video "23 ½ hours" - a visual lecture about the most important thing you can do for your health - Deb Kennedy loved Dr. Evans' user-friendly style. She decided to approach him about partnering for a hip and knee replacement lecture.

"I think this is a great way to use technology to get the information out there in an accessible and engaging way," said Deb, Manager of Rehabilitation and Program Development. "The video moves quickly and is enjoyable to watch."

Deb worked with orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Jeff Gollish and physiotherapist Amy Wainwright to develop the content for the video. They also had input from many other members of the Holland Centre inter-professional team.

"While the Holland team worked on the video, the messages for patients really are universal," Deb said. "This is important information for hip and knee replacement patients anywhere, now available in a fun format."

To watch the video, visit www.sunnybrook.ca/Holland and go to Patient Education. Like it? Give it a thumbs up!