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NCT Number: NCT04538677

Video Consultation During Follow up Surgical Care

The aim of this study was to compare the willingness to use and attitude towards VC amongst both patients with colorectal cancer and healthcare providers during follow up care. Second, to determine the satisfaction with the quality of the healthcare provider and the usability of the used VC technology. 50 patients will be asked to choose between video consultation or face-to-face contact at the outpatient surgical clinic.

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Key information

Conditions

Colorectal Cancer Colonic Diseases Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Rectal Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Amsterdam UMC, location AMC

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age 18 years or older
  • Fluent in speaking and writing in Dutch
  • Follow up appointments in which overall progress, new complaints, results with good news and treatment was discussed were considered feasible.

Exclusion criteria

  • Introductory appointments
  • Bad news consultations
  • Physical examination needed
  • No access to Internet
  • No access to a smartphone, tablet or computer with a camera
  • Not willing to activate their electronic patient portal

Treatment and study plan

Video Consultation

Device

A two-way audio and visual connection between patients and surgeons

Primary outcomes

  1. Attitude and satisfaction with video consultation

    Time frame: Immediately after the consult

    PAT-VC questionnaire

Secondary outcomes

  1. Usability of the video consultation technology

    Time frame: Immediately after the test consult

    SUS questionnaire

  2. Quality of provided care by surgeon: MSF questionnaire

    Time frame: Immediately after the consult

    MSF questionnaire

  3. Satisfaction of surgeons: Questionnaire

    Time frame: Immediately after the consult

    Questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA)

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Video Consultation During Follow up Care: Effect on Quality of Care and Patient- and Provider Attitude in Patients With Colorectal Cancer

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2017
Study completion
2017
First posted
Sep 4, 2020
Registry last updated
Sep 4, 2020

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