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NCT Number: NCT04138810

Postoperative Virtual Clinical Encounters

Postoperative follow up is necessary following any surgical procedure and has been conducted in the same manner since the field of surgery began. The study will determine feasibility and patient satisfaction of innovative postoperative virtual clinical encounters utilizing mobile video conference technology for women undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery through a randomized controlled trial.

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Key information

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

About this study

This will be a prospective randomized control study comparing postoperative virtual clinical encounters versus traditional in-office postoperative visits in women undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery. The postoperative experiences of both groups will be assessed via surveys. Virtual Clinical Encounter Group: - Receive video-conference call from office nurse 48-72 hours post discharge from hospital - Receive video-conference call from fellow and/or attending physician approximately 30 days (4-6 weeks) from surgery -- Complete telephone survey one day later - Have in-office postoperative visit with fellow and/or attending physician approximately 90 days (10-12 weeks) from surgery -- Fill out surveys after office visit Traditional Office Group: - Receive telephone call from office nurse 48-72 hours post discharge from hospital - Have in-office postoperative visit with fellow and/or attending physician approximately 30 days (4-6 weeks) from surgery -- Complete telephone survey one day later - Have in-office postoperative visit with fellow and/or attending physician approximately 90 days (10-12 weeks) from surgery -- Fill out surveys after office visit

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Undergoing surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
  • Age greater than 18
  • Access to a smartphone
  • Access to high speed internet access (via 4G or 3G on their smartphone or high speed Wi-Fi)
  • Signed up for MyPennMedicine web portal
  • Ability to download MyChart mobile application
  • Pennsylvania Hospital Subject: NJ or PA resident, HUP & Presbyterian Hospital Subject: PA resident

Exclusion criteria

  • Pregnancy
  • Inability to read, speak or understand English
  • Isolated midurethral sling procedure
  • Extraperitoneal vaginal colpopexy with Uphold mesh

Treatment and study plan

VCE

Other

Videoconference conducted according to a standard script which reviews the following key aspects of post-operative care: bowel functions, voiding functions, presence of vaginal bleeding, pain control, diet status, ambulatory status and any additional concerns. Standard post-operative instructions and precautions are reviewed as well.

Survey

Other

Measure of satisfaction regarding post-op visit.

Primary outcomes

  1. Patient Satisfaction Via the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire -18

    Time frame: 30 days

    PSQ-18 is a validated eighteen item patient satisfaction questionnaire that has been utilized across diverse healthcare settings. It measures satisfaction across the following domains: general satisfaction, technical quality of care, interpersonal manner of healthcare provider, communication, financial aspects of care, time spent with healthcare provider and accessibility/convenience of care. Total scores range from 18 to 90, with higher scores indicating higher patient satisfaction.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Pennsylvania

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Assessment of Video-conference Technology for Post-operative Follow up in a Urogynecologic Population

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Oct 25, 2019
Registry last updated
Aug 24, 2020

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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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