A Qualitative study Exploring the Factors Influencing Reconstruction Decision-Making After Oral Tongue Cancer Resection: Perspectives of Resecting and Reconstructive Surgeons (REFLECTORAL)
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 20
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- To explore the key factors that resecting and reconstructive surgeons consider when
研究概览
简要总结
This qualitative study aims to understand how surgeons decide on reconstruction methods after oral tongue cancer surgery. It will explore the perspectives of both resecting and reconstructive surgeons, focusing on factors such as tumor size and location, patient health, hospital resources, and surgical roles. About 20 experienced surgeons from various hospitals across India will be interviewed. The study will also examine how team dynamics, communication, and training influence decision-making. Interview data will be systematically analyzed to identify key themes and challenges in collaborative surgical planning.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18.00 Year(s) 至 80.00 Year(s)（—）
- 性别
- All
入选标准
- •Qualified surgeons (MS/MCh/DNB or equivalent) in otolaryngology, head and neck surgery, or plastic surgery.
- •Actively performing resections or reconstructions for oral tongue cancer.
- •Minimum of 3 years of post-training clinical experience.
- •Involved in at least 10 oral tongue cancer cases over the past year.
- •Willing to participate and provide informed consent.
排除标准
- •Surgeons not involved in decision-making regarding reconstruction.
- •Surgeons unwilling or unable to participate in interviews.
结局指标
主要结局
To explore the key factors that resecting and reconstructive surgeons consider when
时间窗: - One-on-one, semi-structured interviews will be conducted, lasting 30–45 minutes | each. | - Interviews may be conducted in person or via secure video conferencing platforms. | - Interviews will be audio recorded (with consent), transcribed verbatim, and | anonymized.
deciding on the type of reconstruction following oral tongue cancer resection.
时间窗: - One-on-one, semi-structured interviews will be conducted, lasting 30–45 minutes | each. | - Interviews may be conducted in person or via secure video conferencing platforms. | - Interviews will be audio recorded (with consent), transcribed verbatim, and | anonymized.
次要结局
- - To compare the decision-making perspectives between resecting and reconstructive surgeons.(- To identify perceived barriers and facilitators to collaborative reconstructive planning.)
研究者
Dr SHIVAKUMAR THIAGARAJAN
TATA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL