3D Ostomy Simulation for Patient Education Prior to Urologic Bowel Diversion Surgeries

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the use of a realistic and anatomically accurate 3D printed simulation model to improve patient education before urologic bowel diversion surgeries. The study aims to determine if this model enhances patient knowledge, self-care skills, and confidence in ostomy care compared to standard education. It also assesses changes in quality of life and patient satisfaction, along with secondary outcomes like hospital stay length, mortality, urgent healthcare visits, readmissions, and infections. Participants are randomly assigned to either receive standard preoperative education enhanced by hands-on use of the 3D ostomy simulator or just standard education without the model. The 3D simulator is created using detailed imaging data and advanced 3D printing technology. Education occurs during a preoperative clinic visit, and participants complete various surveys before and after surgery to measure adjustment and satisfaction. Throughout the study, participants complete quality of life surveys (SF-36), Ostomy Adjustment scales, and satisfaction surveys before education, and again at follow-up visits within 3 weeks, between 5 and 8 weeks, and around 3 months after surgery. Outcomes including hospital duration, mortality, urgent care visits, readmissions, and infections are also monitored. All procedures and assessments take place at the surgeon's clinic over the course of approximately three months post-surgery.

Ostomy Simulation for Patient Education Prior to Urologic Bowel Diversion Surgeries