Dietary management of uncomplicated diverticulitis: what is the effect of inpatient dietary restriction and discharge diet prescription on length of stay, recurrence and patient outcomes in patients admitted to an acute-care hospital in South-East Queensland, Australia?
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- ncomplicated DiverticulitisUncomplicated DiverticulitisOral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12616001378415
- Lead Sponsor
- Bond University
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 120
Inclusion Criteria
Adult inpatients (18 years old and above) at Robina Hospital, Queensland, admitted to the surgical ward with a diagnosis of uncomplicated diverticulitis (Hinchey 0-Ib) diagnosed via CT scan and managed with conservative treatment (no surgery performed or drainage placed). A translator will be sought for non-English speaking patients.
Exclusion Criteria
Patients will be excluded from the study if they are pregnant; unable to give informed consent; do not have CT-proven diagnosis; or are diagnosed to have complicated diverticulitis (Hinchey II and above).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method readmission to hospital using data linkage to hospital records[30 days and 6 months post initial discharge];Hospital readmission length of stay using data linkage to hospital records[30 days post initial discharge];Gastrointestinal symptoms as determined by interview with participant[One assessment within 24-48 hours post admission and at 30 days post initial discharge]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Patient Satisfaction using the Acute Care Hospital Foodservice Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (ACHFPSQ)[At patient discharge]