Effect of an information leaflet about surgical wound infection (SWI) on recollection of information and satisfaction of patients operated on for scheduled surgery

Completed

• Conditions: Surgical wound infection; Infections and Infestations; Complications of procedures, not elsewhere classified

• Registration Number: ISRCTN58419709
• Lead Sponsor: Rouen University Hospital (France)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-07-30
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 200

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged over 18 years, both males and females
2. Patients scheduled for surgery in the Digestive Surgery Department of the Rouen University Hospital

Exclusion Criteria

1. Patients younger than 18 years
2. Patients requiring an emergency surgery
3. Patients with literacy difficulties or with cognitive impairment
4. Patients who do not speak French
5. Patients refusing to be interviewed 5 weeks after surgery

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified