Emmi Program Updates and Enhancements - March 2024

The following programs have been released on March 27, 2024. Click here to preview our new interactive programs.
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Re-released and Updated Programs

Inguinal Hernia

Program Code: 61
Subscriptions: EmmiEngage; Faith-Based EmmiEngage

Main Changes:

  • Added new interactivity that first asks users to identify their assigned sex at birth, then tailors the program to provide relevant information based on the user’s selection.
  • Harmonized content with UTD:
    • Added information about TAP block as one potential option for anesthesia
  • Updated content based on AMR and client feedback:
    • Updated to review and clearly distinguish between the open, laparoscopic, and robotic repair approaches
  • Updated program for inclusivity
    • Added more diverse artwork
    • Updated for accessibility
    • Updated for gendered language

These updates have also been applied to the following EmmiEducate programs:

  • What Is an Inguinal Hernia?: Overview (31909)
  • What Happens During an Inguinal Hernia Repair?: Overview (32114)
Total Knee Replacement: Full Program

Program Code: 47
Subscriptions: EmmiEngage; Faith-Based EmmiEngage

Main Changes:

  • Harmonized content with UTD/CDI
    • Added 2 other alternatives to knee replacement: arthroscopy and osteotomy
    • Added pneumonia symptoms to list of signs to contact care team after surgery
    • Updated factors that influence how long knee replacements usually last
  • Updated for DE&I and accessibility considerations
  • Updated for standard language and style

These updates have also been applied to the following EmmiEducate programs:

  • Total Knee Replacement: Basics (31210)
  • Total Knee Replacement: Preparing for Surgery (31211)
  • Total Knee Replacement: Procedure (31212)
  • Total Knee Replacement: Recovery (31214)
  • Total Knee Replacement: Risks and Benefits (31213)
  • Total Knee Replacement: Alternatives (31215)
Catheter Ablation to Treat SVT (Supraventricular Tachycardia)

Program Code: 486
Subscriptions: EmmiHealth; EmmiEngage; Faith-Based EmmiEngage

Main Changes:

  • Harmonized content with UTD/CDI
  • Updated content with AMR feedback
    • Description of accessing the left side of the heart during this procedure
    • Clarified risk language about damage to heart’s electrical system
    • Numerous minor language edits to clarify details of SVT condition and procedure
  • Modernized with new standard Emmi language
  • Combined “Your Heart” and “What is SVT?” sections to improve focus and brevity
  • Aligned risks with Catheter Ablation to Treat Ventricular Tachycardia program
  • Updates to improve inclusivity
    • Artwork updated to include more diversity
    • Updated to improve accessibility
    • Updated gendered language
  • Medical art updates
    • Updated illustration showing transaortic access of the left side of the heart

These updates have also been applied to the following EmmiEducate programs:

  • What Happens During a Catheter Ablation for Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)?: Overview (32422)
  • What Is Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT)?: Overview (31945)

Catheter Ablation to Treat VT (Ventricular Tachycardia)

Program Code: 502

Subscriptions: EmmiPrep; EmmiEngage; Faith-Based EmmiEngage

Main changes:

  • Harmonized content with UTD/CDI
    • Refocused anatomy and physiology information to what is most important for patient understanding
    • Harmonized language describing VT cause, symptoms, and treatment with UTD
  • Updated content with AMR feedback
    • Broader language to include more causes of VT
    • Updated EP study and mapping to make it more generally applicable
  • Combined “Your Heart” and “What is VT?” sections to improve focus and brevity
  • Updated standard language to better align all Catheter Ablation programs
  • Updates to improve inclusivity
    • Artwork updated to include more diversity
    • Updated to improve accessibility
    • Updated gendered language
  • Medical art updates
    • Removed additional catheter coming into the heart for ablation procedure.

These updates have also been applied to the following EmmiEducate programs:

  • What Happens During a Catheter Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)?: Overview (32518)