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Evaluating Health Literacy, Expectations and Regrets in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery for Malignant Disease
Led by Rigshospitalet, Denmark · Updated on 2026-03-05
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
30 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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 this study is to explore how well patients understand the information they receive before surgery, what expectations they have and how these expectations relate to their postoperative experiences. The study includes patients undergoing major abdominal cancer surgery, such as pancreatic, liver, esophageal, gastric, or large bowel surgery, at Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet. Data will be collected before surgery, one month after discharge and again three months later.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Evaluating Health Literacy, Expectations and Regrets in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery for Malignant Disease
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients over 18 years old undergoing elective surgery
- Patients who can read and understand the Danish language
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients who are cognitively disabled and cannot cooperate with the study procedures as judged by the investigator
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Rigshospitalet
Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2100
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Research Team
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Amalie W. H. Westergaard, Medical student
CONTACT
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Anja E. Geisler, Dr.Med.Sc.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
4
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