Emmi Program Releases and Enhancements - January 2023

The following programs will be released on January 25, 2023. To preview program updates, please visit tryemmi.com and enter the code JAN2023.
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2023 Interactive Emmi Program Highlights

Epidural Steroid Injections 

Program Code: 9867

Subscriptions: EmmiEngage, EmmiPrep, Faith-Based EmmiEngage

Main changes:

  • Harmonized content with UpToDate (UTD) and Clinical Drug Information (CDI)
    • Edited language around NPO to be less concrete before surgery. According to UTD and CDI, this information is often not relevant for an epidural steroid injection.
    • Softened language about needing someone to drive them home after the procedure. According to UTD and CDI, many patients are able to drive home after the procedure. However, if a patient has sedation, they won’t be able to and need to plan accordingly.
    • Qualified language around IV sedation to clarify that it is not offered in common practice. Added information about oral sedatives with the understanding that they aren’t commonly offered either.
    • Streamlined information provided in the After Your Procedure section and made all timeframes around healing more general to avoid setting unrealistic patient expectations.
    • Updated the signs of stroke in the risk section to align with BEFAST guidelines.
  • Updated content with AMR feedback
    • Edited information around how epidural steroid injections relieve pain for accuracy. Script now clarifies that the injection reduces the inflammation of the surrounding discs and other tissue, as well as the nerve.
    • Deleted specific timeframes around when to expect pain relief after surgery and instead, kept the script more general to avoid contradicting the surgeon’s information.
    • Updated script to more accurately reflect the role of a PT in the treatment of back and neck pain.
    • In the alternatives section, clarified that oral steroids are only prescribed for a limited duration and as initial treatment for some conditions.
  • Updated program for inclusivity
    • Added more diverse artwork
    • Updated for gendered language
    • Shortened script to provide a better patient experience
    • Rearranged many lines for better content flow
    • Removed unnecessary information when possible
    • Made script more concise in general
  • Updated for Emmi standard language
These updates have also been applied to the following short-form and EmmiEducate programs: 

  • Epidural Steroid Injections: After Your Procedure (28756)
  • What Happens During an Epidural Steroid Injection?: Overview (32113)

Mastectomy for Breast Cancer Treatment 

Program Code: 89

Subscriptions: EmmiEngage, EmmiPrep, Faith-Based EmmiEngage

Main changes:

  • Harmonized content with UTD/CDI
    • Added language around sentinel node biopsy to more accurately describe when more nodes may need to be removed
    • Revised medical art to show more accurate opening placement at start of mastectomy
  • Updated content with AMR feedback
    • Added more language emphasizing importance of asking doctor about arm/shoulder exercise and start times
    • Removed word “cure” from script
    • Replaced language “stages” in the About Breast Cancer section with language from Lumpectomy program
    • Added language on the possibility of people with paler skin experiencing blue faces from dye used during surgery
  • Updated program for inclusivity
    • Added more diverse artwork
    • Updated for gendered language
  • Rearranged several lines for better content flow
  • Updated for Emmi standard language
These updates have also been applied to the following program:

  • What Happens During a Mastectomy?: Overview (32213)