Centered Surgery - Preoperative Counseling and Patient Satisfaction for Urogynecology Prolapse Surgeries

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating patient satisfaction and preparedness for urogynecology prolapse surgeries by comparing two methods of preoperative counseling: standard individual phone calls and virtual group sessions called Shared Medical Appointments (SMAs). This prospective cohort study aims to determine if virtual group counseling improves patient satisfaction and preparedness, while also assessing healthcare resource use after surgery. The study is conducted at Cleveland Clinic and focuses on patients undergoing major prolapse surgeries. Participants receive preoperative counseling either through individual nursing telehealth calls or virtual group nursing appointments. The study will recruit over 24 months, with follow-up lasting until the postoperative visit 7 to 9 weeks after surgery. Eligible surgeries include vaginal colpopexy, vaginal hysteropexy, laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy, and others, possibly combined with additional procedures. Participants complete surveys before and after surgery to measure satisfaction and preparedness. During the study, participants complete electronic surveys using validated tools like the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire-18 (PSQ-18) and the Patient Preparedness Questionnaire (PPQ). Data collection is managed through REDCap and linked to electronic health records. Researchers will analyze satisfaction scores and healthcare use, including phone calls, unscheduled visits, and hospital readmissions, up to 12 weeks post-surgery. The study plans to enroll about 106 participants, with data securely stored and privacy protected throughout.

Centered Surgery - Preoperative Counseling and Patient Satisfaction