Evaluating Health Literacy, Expectations and Regrets in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery for Malignant Disease
Recruiting
Observational Study
Surgery, Major Pancreatic
Surgery, Major Hepatic
Large Bowel/Sarcoma Resections
Surgery, Major Esophageal or Stomach
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 90 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Rigshospitalet, Denmark · Other
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About This Trial
Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery often have to make complex decisions about their treatment, where risks, benefits and possible complications must be considered. Limited health literacy and unmet expectations can make this process difficult and may increase the risk of regret after surgery, as well as feelings of not having received sufficient support or clear information.
The aim of t…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients \> 18 years undergoing elective surgical treatment.
* Patients who can read and understand the Danish language.
Exclusion Criteria:
\- Patients who are cognitively disabled and cannot mentally cooperate with the study design, as assessed by the investigator.
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Contacts
Amalie W. H. Westergaard, Medical student
+4560528807
amalie.winding.hjortshoej.westergaard@regionh.dk
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