Patient Satisfaction and Preparedness for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery Comparing Virtual Group Counseling versus Individual Phone Calls

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate patient satisfaction and preparedness for urogynecology prolapse surgeries based on the type of preoperative counseling received. It compares standard individual phone calls to virtual group sessions called Shared Medical Appointments SMAs. The study focuses on adult patients scheduled for specific prolapse surgeries and also looks at healthcare resource use after surgery to help improve patient-centered preoperative care. Participants receive preoperative counseling through either individual telehealth nursing appointments or virtual shared nursing group sessions. Surveys measuring satisfaction and preparedness are completed before and after surgery using validated questionnaires. The study runs from June 2026 to December 2027, with follow-up lasting up to the postoperative appointment, typically 7 to 9 weeks after surgery. Participants are screened at their initial surgical consultation and complete electronic surveys via REDCap before and after surgery. Data from electronic health records and surveys are securely collected and analyzed. The main measurement is patient satisfaction assessed by the PSQ-18 questionnaire during preoperative and postoperative visits. Healthcare resource use is tracked for up to 12 weeks after surgery. The study aims to enroll about 106 patients and emphasizes data privacy and confidentiality throughout participation.

Centered Surgery - Preoperative Counseling and Patient Satisfaction