Evaluating Remote Monitoring After Colorectal Surgery to Reduce Hospital Readmission A Multicenter Randomized Study on Patient Care Pathways

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the impact of using a remote monitoring platform to support patients after colorectal surgery who are at risk of being readmitted to the hospital. The study compares the effectiveness of 30 days of remote monitoring after discharge versus the conventional discharge process. The goal is to see if the remote monitoring can reduce hospital readmission and improve recovery in patients who have undergone colorectal surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups one group receives usual care with a conventional discharge and follow-up visits, while the other group uses the remote monitoring platform for 30 days after leaving the hospital. The remote platform connects patients and healthcare professionals through devices like oximeters, blood pressure monitors, and other tools to track health status. Both groups have a routine postoperative visit at 30 days and a follow-up phone call at 90 days. Patients also keep a diary of healthcare use during the 90 days. During the study, participants will attend standard postoperative assessments and complete questionnaires on quality of life and satisfaction. Researchers will monitor hospital readmissions, complications, recovery milestones such as return of bowel function, and overall healthcare use over 90 days. The study includes interviews and focus groups with patients and healthcare providers to gather qualitative feedback. Safety and medical-economic outcomes will also be evaluated throughout the 90-day follow-up period.

Impact of Ambulatory Continuous Monitoring Using Remote Monitoring Medicine Within Patient's Care Pathway Following Colorectal Surgery (CONTACT-GRECCAR 21)