Follow-Up Study on Patient-Reported Outcomes and Satisfaction After Hernia Surgery at Shouldice Hospital

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are conducting a prospective follow-up study to gather detailed patient-reported outcomes and experiences after hernia surgery at Shouldice Hospital. This study aims to improve patient care by evaluating postoperative complication rates, understanding patient motivations and satisfaction, and establishing a systematic follow-up program. Previous data on outcomes from Shouldice repairs is limited and somewhat outdated, so this research seeks to fill those gaps and enhance knowledge. Patients who had hernia surgery at Shouldice Hospital and are aged between 16 and 90 years will be invited to participate. The study involves no intervention instead, data will be collected through surveys sent by email at 30-40 days, 1 year, 3 years, and 5 years after surgery. Consent is obtained electronically with options to participate or decline. Follow-up surveys include questions on pain, infection, recurrence, patient decision-making, and satisfaction, and nonresponders to the 30-40 day survey will be contacted by phone for infection-related follow-up. Participants will complete brief surveys at specified intervals post-surgery, each taking a few minutes to complete. Data is also gathered from patient charts and operative notes. The study will monitor outcomes such as hernia recurrence and postoperative complications over up to five years. Personal health information is protected, and participants may withdraw at any time. The overall study is expected to last 5-6 years, including enrollment, follow-up, data analysis, and reporting.

Patient-reported Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Surgery at Shouldice Hospital.