ABSTRACT
Objective To Study the supplementary effect of internet communication technologydoctor-patient communication information system in the health education of patients in hand surgery department. Methods We divided 200 outpatients as well as 200 inpatients in hand surgery department into the control group and the test group with 100 cases in each group.We gave health education to the test group by sending short messages using doctor-patient communication information system. The control group received health education by routine method.The incidence rate of complications after operation in the two groups of inpatients and two groups of outpatients was compared. Results Statistical difference existed between the test group and the control group of inpatients and the test group and the control group of outpatients. Conclusions The application of internet communication technology of doctor-patient communication information system in the health education for patients in hand surgery department could effectivelydecrease the incidence rate of complications after operation.