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NCT Number: NCT02958826

Impact of Sensory Stimuli on Patient Preferences During Outpatient Surgery

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect surgical lights, surgical smoke, and surgical sounds have on patient satisfaction with their outpatient Mohs surgical procedure.

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Key information

Conditions

Patient Satisfaction Behavior Health Behavior Treatment Adherence and Compliance

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

University of Missouri-Columbia

Columbia, Missouri, 65212, United States

About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of external sensory stimuli on patient preferences during outpatient Mohs surgery. Study participants will be asked to complete a questionnaire after their procedure sharing their experience with surgical lights, surgical smoke, and surgical noise. All responses are anonymous.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • All adult (> 18 years old) patients presenting for Mohs surgery and reconstruction for the treatment of nonmelanoma skin cancer on the head and neck

Exclusion criteria

  • Subjects not meeting inclusion criteria.

Treatment and study plan

Questionnaire

Other

Anonymous questionnaire asking patients about their experiences with surgical lights, surgical smoke, and surgical sounds during their outpatient procedure.

Primary outcomes

  1. Effect of Surgical Lights on Patient Preference

    Time frame: Questionnaire administered immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure. Questionnaire response data will be compiled and presented upon completion of the study in approximately one year.

    Prior to leaving the office, immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure, they will complete the questionnaire asking about their experience with surgical lights.

  2. Effects of Surgical Smoke on Patient Preference

    Time frame: Questionnaire administered immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure. Questionnaire response data will be compiled and presented upon completion of the study in approximately one year.

    Prior to leaving the office, immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure, they will complete the questionnaire asking about their experience with surgical smoke.

  3. Effect of Surgical Sounds on Patient Preference

    Time frame: Questionnaire administered immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure. Questionnaire response data will be compiled and presented upon completion of the study in approximately one year.

    Prior to leaving the office, immediately after patient has completed Mohs surgical procedure, they will complete the questionnaire asking about their experience with surgical sounds.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Missouri-Columbia

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Determining the Impact of External Sensory Stimuli on Patient Preferences During Outpatient Surgery

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Nov 8, 2016
Registry last updated
Feb 15, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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