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Maheta B, Shehabat M, Khalil R, Wen J, Karabala M, Manhas P, Niu A, Goswami C, Frezza E. The Effectiveness of Patient Education on Laparoscopic Surgery Postoperative Outcomes to Determine Whether Direct Coaching Is the Best Approach: Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials. JMIR Perioper Med 2024; 7:e51573. [PMID: 38935953 PMCID: PMC11240078 DOI: 10.2196/51573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2023] [Revised: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND As of 2022, patient adherence to postoperative guidelines can reduce the risk of complications by up to 52.4% following laparoscopic abdominal surgery. With the availability of various preoperative education interventions (POEIs), understanding which POEI results in improvement in patient outcomes across the procedures is imperative. OBJECTIVE This study aims to determine which POEI could be the most effective on patient outcomes by systematically reviewing all the POEIs reported in the literature. METHODS In total, 4753 articles investigating various POEIs (eg, videos, presentations, mobile apps, and one-on-one education or coaching) were collected from the PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases. Inclusion criteria were adult patients undergoing abdominal laparoscopic surgery, randomized controlled trials, and studies that provided postoperative outcomes. Exclusion criteria included studies not published in English and with no outcomes reported. Title and abstract and full-text articles with POEI randomized controlled studies were screened based on the above criteria through a blinded, dual review using Covidence (Veritas Health Innovation). Study quality was assessed through the Cochrane Risk of Bias tool. The included articles were analyzed for educational content, intervention timing, intervention type, and postoperative outcomes appropriate for a particular surgery. RESULTS Only 17 studies matched our criteria, with 1831 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, bariatric surgery (gastric bypass and gastric sleeve), and colectomy. In total, 15 studies reported a statistically significant improvement in at least 1 patient postoperative outcome. None of these studies were found to have an overall high risk of bias according to Cochrane standards. In total, 41% (7/17) of the included studies using direct individual education improved outcomes in almost all surgery types, while educational videos had the greatest statistically significant impact for anxiety, nausea, and pain postoperatively (P<.01). Direct group education demonstrated significant improvement in weight, BMI, exercise, and depressive symptoms in 33% (2/6) of the laparoscopic gastric bypass studies. CONCLUSIONS Direct education (individual or group based) positively impacts postoperative laparoscopic surgery outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42023438698; https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=438698.
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- Bhagvat Maheta
- California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, CA, United States
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- California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, CA, United States
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- California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, CA, United States
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- California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, CA, United States
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- California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, CA, United States
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- California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, CA, United States
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- California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, CA, United States
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- California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, CA, United States
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- California Northstate University College of Medicine, Elk Grove, CA, United States
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AlFaifi JJ, Alrehaili RA, Alshammari SD, Alqurashi JHM, Alasmari HMA, Alhallafi AFS. Levels of Surgical Patients' Education Related to Surgical Interventions Among Patients in Saudi Arabia. Cureus 2023; 15:e42715. [PMID: 37654936 PMCID: PMC10466169 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.42715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/30/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient education and counseling should simplify and clarify the condition, surgery, postoperative care, and potential complications. This study aimed to determine the levels of surgical patients' education regarding surgical interventions among patients in Saudi Arabia. METHOD This was an online survey study that was conducted between January and May 2023 to determine the levels of surgical patients' education regarding surgical interventions among patients in Saudi Arabia. The study population was patients who underwent surgeries (elective and emergency) living in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire tool used in this study was developed based on an extensive literature review in the field of patients' education regarding surgical interventions. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to identify predictors of satisfaction with the callouts and the surgeon-consultant's communication quality. RESULTS A total of 1360 participants were involved in this study. Around 40.5% of the participants reported that they met the surgeon after diagnosing and recommending the issue. Almost 70.0% of research participants reported that the consultant surgeon personally explained a diagnosis or strategy to attain it and the surgical technique, method, and purpose before signing the informed consent. The majority of study participants reported that the consulting surgeon or a member of his surgical team explained the stages of reaching a diagnosis and the steps he/she will take to diagnose their condition (83.2%), discussed the diagnosis with them and how certain they are of the diagnosis (88.1%), described the surgery clearly and simply (85.5%), informed them of alternatives to surgical intervention (63.1%), and discussed the entire postoperative treatment plan (81.8%), informed them of possible postoperative complications (79.6%), used additional callout during the discussion (81.3%), and spoke to them after the surgery and before they left the hospital (69.2%). After a conversation with their doctors, 36.3% of study participants said they did not require an outside source to understand the diagnosis, operation, probable problems, treatment plan, and follow-up. Discussion "Just talk," sketching, and pictograms were the most popular callouts during patient education, with 78.3%, 22.3%, and 17.9%, respectively. Saudi participants were more likely to be satisfied with the quality of communication by the surgeon-consultant (p<0.05). At the same time, participants who live in the Southern area were less likely to be satisfied with the quality of communication by the surgeon-consultant (p<0.05). CONCLUSION This study highlights the crucial role of surgeons in preoperative patient education as well as the significance of surgical team participation in this process. In order to increase patient knowledge, facilitate treatment decisions, and assure informed consent, it is necessary to establish guidelines and roles to improve surgeon-patient communication, increase patient and surgeon awareness, nurture patient concern expression, and encourage non-medical patient participation.
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- Jubran Jaber AlFaifi
- Department of Surgery, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, SAU
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Perry R, Herbert G, Atkinson C, England C, Northstone K, Baos S, Brush T, Chong A, Ness A, Harris J, Haase A, Shah S, Pufulete M. Pre-admission interventions (prehabilitation) to improve outcome after major elective surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2021; 11:e050806. [PMID: 34593498 PMCID: PMC8487197 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-050806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the benefits and harms of pre-admission interventions (prehabilitation) on postoperative outcomes in patients undergoing major elective surgery. DESIGN Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) (published or unpublished). We searched Medline, Embase, CENTRAL, DARE, HTA and NHS EED, The Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsychINFO and ISI Web of Science (June 2020). SETTING Secondary care. PARTICIPANTS Patients (≥18 years) undergoing major elective surgery (curative or palliative). INTERVENTIONS Any intervention administered in the preoperative period with the aim of improving postoperative outcomes. OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Primary outcomes were 30-day mortality, hospital length of stay (LoS) and postoperative complications. Secondary outcomes included LoS in intensive care unit or high dependency unit, perioperative morbidity, hospital readmission, postoperative pain, heath-related quality of life, outcomes specific to the intervention, intervention-specific adverse events and resource use. REVIEW METHODS Two authors independently extracted data from eligible RCTs and assessed risk of bias and the certainty of evidence using Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation. Random-effects meta-analyses were used to pool data across trials. RESULTS 178 RCTs including eight types of intervention were included. Inspiratory muscle training (IMT), immunonutrition and multimodal interventions reduced hospital LoS (mean difference vs usual care: -1.81 days, 95% CI -2.31 to -1.31; -2.11 days, 95% CI -3.07 to -1.15; -1.67 days, 95% CI -2.31 to -1.03, respectively). Immunonutrition reduced infective complications (risk ratio (RR) 0.64 95% CI 0.40 to 1.01) and IMT, and exercise reduced postoperative pulmonary complications (RR 0.55, 95% CI 0.38 to 0.80, and RR 0.54, 95% CI 0.39 to 0.75, respectively). Smoking cessation interventions reduced wound infections (RR 0.28, 95% CI 0.12 to 0.64). CONCLUSIONS Some prehabilitation interventions may reduce postoperative LoS and complications but the quality of the evidence was low. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42015019191.
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- Rachel Perry
- NIHR Bristol BRC, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- NIHR Bristol BRC, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- NIHR Bristol BRC, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- NIHR Bristol BRC, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- Centre for Exercise, Nutrition and Health Sciences, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Bristol Trials Centre (CTEU), Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Bristol Trials Centre (CTEU), Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- NIHR Bristol BRC, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- NIHR Bristol BRC, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
- School of Oral and Dental Science, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Bristol Trials Centre (CTEU), Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Faculty of Health, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
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- University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Bristol Trials Centre (CTEU), Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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Ryan JM, O'Connell E, Rogers AC, Sorensen J, McNamara DA. Systematic review and meta-analysis of factors which reduce the length of stay associated with elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. HPB (Oxford) 2021; 23:161-172. [PMID: 32900611 PMCID: PMC7474810 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2020.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 08/16/2020] [Accepted: 08/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a safe ambulatory procedure in appropriately selected patients; however, day case rates remain low. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to identify interventions which are effective in reducing the length of stay (LOS) or improving the day case rate for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS Comparative English-language studies describing perioperative interventions applicable to elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in adult patients and their impact on LOS or day case rate were included. RESULTS Quantitative data were available for meta-analysis from 80 studies of 10,615 patients. There were an additional 17 studies included for systematic review. The included studies evaluated 14 peri-operative interventions. Implementation of a formal day case care pathway was associated with a significantly shorter LOS (MD = 24.9 h, 95% CI, 18.7-31.2, p < 0.001) and an improved day case rate (OR = 3.5; 95% CI, 1.5-8.1, p = 0.005). Use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, dexamethasone and prophylactic antibiotics were associated with smaller reductions in LOS. CONCLUSION Care pathway implementation demonstrated a significant impact on LOS and day case rates. A limited effect was noted for smaller independent interventions. In order to achieve optimal day case targets, a greater understanding of the effective elements of a care pathway and local barriers to implementation is required.
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- Jessica M. Ryan
- Department of General Surgery, Midland Regional Hospital, Mullingar, Westmeath, Ireland,Correspondence: Jessica M. Ryan, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, St. James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin, Ireland,Department of Colorectal Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland,National Clinical Programme in Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Proud's Lane, Dublin 2, Ireland
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