Patient Information Leaflets for LumbarSpine Surgery: A Missed Opportunity The rationale for needing high-quality preoperative patient information is well-documented; however, there is considerable variation in the quality of the leaflets provided ahead of lumbar spine surgery. Particular areas that were identified as requiring improvement were the provision of the sources of information, the delivery of balanced or unbiased material, and the recommendations for activity advice following lumbar discectomy. The scope for improvement is clear, and exemplar leaflets can act as a template for the NHS trusts that are currently providing limited or outdated advice. As the move toward patient-centered evidence-based care continues, it is important that hospital resources provide recommendations based upon shared decision-making and evidence of clinical effectiveness. Further research into the provision of consensus surrounding return to activity and postoperative rehabilitation is recommended.
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