Rectal Cancer Survivorship, the Struggle of the Low Anterior Resection Syndrome (LARS). Experiences and Needs of Patients, Their Informal Caregiver and Healthcare Professionals

University Hospital, Ghent0 sites69 target enrollmentNovember 22, 2016

ConditionsLow Anterior Resection Syndrome Rectal Cancer

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent
Enrollment: 69
Primary Endpoint: Needs and experiences of healthcare professionals caring for patients with LARS through focus groups
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 4 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

Exploration of the experiences and needs of patients with the low anterior resection syndrome, their informal caregiver and health care professionals. This is a qualitative study where semi-structured interviews will be conducted with patients and informal caregivers. next to that focus groups will be performed with healthcare professionals from different professions.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

November 22, 2016

End Date

December 31, 2020

Last Updated

4 years ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University Hospital, Ghent

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

GIHeelkunde

Principal investigator

University Hospital, Ghent

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•adult patients (18+)
•confronted with major low anterior resection syndrome after rectal cancer surgery

Exclusion Criteria

•stoma at time interview
•abdominal perineal resection
•INFORMAL CAREGIVERS Inclusion criteria
•Adults (18+)
•Nominated by the participating patient as their principal caregiver Exclusion criteria None
•HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS inclusion criteria
•Adults (18+)
•Caring for patients with LARS Exclusion criteria None