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Abstract：
(1) Background: Full-thickness rotator cuff tears (RCTs) impact 25% of those over 60 and 50% over 80; however, minimal data exists on public understanding; (2) Methods: The primary outcome was to determine the public\'s baseline understanding of RCTs utilizing a 36-question survey regarding anatomy and function, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options, and expectations. Secondarily, we evaluated the effect of an educational video and informational handout created by the authors to improve understanding. Participants ≥ 18 years were recruited from the senior author\'s clinic and online discussion platforms over a 5-month period; (3) Results: Baseline surveys were completed by 382 individuals: 56% men, 64% Caucasian, 27% with at least a master\'s degree, and 56% with very little or no RCT knowledge. Mean correct answer scores improved from 47% to 68% posteducational intervention (p < 0.001). Males, higher education level, healthcare experience, and a higher self-rated understanding of RCTs were significantly correlated with higher survey performance (p < 0.001); (4) Conclusions: The public\'s knowledge of RCTs at baseline was poor, with demographic factors correlating with survey performance. The educational intervention effectively enhanced participants\' understanding. By focusing on common misconceptions, this data can help clinicians align patient expectations and enhance patient outcomes.
摘要：
（1）背景：全厚度肩袖撕裂（RCT）影响60岁以上的25％和80岁以上的50％；但是，关于公众理解的数据很少；(2)方法：主要结果是利用关于解剖学和功能的36个问题的调查来确定公众对随机对照试验的基线理解，危险因素，诊断和治疗选择，和期望。其次，我们评估了作者为增进理解而制作的教育视频和信息讲义的效果.在5个月的时间内，从资深作者的诊所和在线讨论平台招募≥18岁的参与者；（3）结果：382个人完成了基线调查：56％的男性，64%高加索人,27%至少拥有硕士学位，56%的人很少或没有RCT知识。平均正确答案分数从47％提高到68％。男性,高等教育水平,医疗保健经验,对RCT的自我评价较高的了解与较高的调查绩效显着相关（p<0.001）；（4）结论：基线时公众对RCT的了解较差，人口统计因素与调查绩效相关。教育干预有效地增强了参与者的理解。通过关注常见的误解，这些数据可以帮助临床医生调整患者的期望,提高患者的治疗效果.
