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Clinical Trials/ACTRN12622000540718
ACTRN12622000540718Completed未知

Exploring functional outcomes, lived experiences, expectations, and beliefs of patients who are three months post major upper abdominal surgery (MUAS) at Royal Perth Hospital in Perth, Western Australia.

Curtin University (School of Allied Health)0 sites35 target enrollmentStarted: April 6, 2022Last updated:
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Trial Snapshot

Phase
未知
Status
Completed
Sponsor
Enrollment
35

Study Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Study Design

Study Type
Observational

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to o limit (—)
Sex
All

Inclusion Criteria

  • Participants inclusion criteria:
  • 1) 18 years of age or older.
  • 2) Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • 3) Attending RPH for MUAS, defined as an incision 5cm or longer that extends above the umbilicus and the requirement for general anaesthesia for greater than or equal to 1 hour
  • 4) Anticipated post-operative hospital length of stay of greater than or equal to 24 hours.
  • 5) The medical team deem the patient to be suitable to provide consent
  • Caregiver inclusion criteria:
  • 1) 18 years of age or older.
  • 2) Fluent in written and spoken English.
  • 3) The primary caregiver of the recruited participant since the participant's procedure.

Exclusion Criteria

  • Participant inclusion criteria
  • 1) Documented evidence of a cognitive impairment.
  • 2) Scheduled for an isolated hernia repair.
  • 3) From supported residential care or high-level care.
  • 4) Prior to surgery, inability to ambulate without physical assistance.
  • 5) Unable to be contacted by telephone following hospital discharge
  • Caregiver exclusion criteria
  • 1) Is being formally paid to care for the participant

Investigators

Sponsor
Curtin University (School of Allied Health)

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