Evaluating Patient and Caregiver Satisfaction with the Informed Consent Process in Surgery
NCT ID: NCT06746207
Last Updated: 2024-12-24
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
384 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2023-10-01
2024-12-09
Brief Summary
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How satisfied are patients and caregivers with the current informed consent process in surgery? How well do patients and caregivers understand the informed consent information provided? Are there differences in satisfaction and understanding based on factors such as education level or family involvement? Researchers will compare the perceptions of patients and caregivers to understand if there are gaps in communication and satisfaction.
Participants will:
Complete a structured questionnaire assessing their understanding and satisfaction with the informed consent process.
Share their views on the type and quality of information provided during the consent process.
Rate their satisfaction on a 10-point scale based on their experience with the informed consent procedure.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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COHORT
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
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Patients and Caregivers
This cohort includes two groups: patients undergoing major elective surgery and their caregivers. The patients are asked to provide feedback on their understanding and satisfaction with the informed consent process. The caregivers, who often provide the informed consent on behalf of the patients, are also surveyed to assess their perspectives on the consent process. There is no intervention in this study; the focus is on evaluating perceptions, satisfaction, and the communication process surrounding informed consent in a surgical setting.
Informed Consent Process Evaluation
This study does not involve a clinical intervention. Instead, it focuses on evaluating the existing process of informed consent in a surgical setting. Patients and caregivers will be surveyed to assess their understanding, satisfaction, and perceptions of the informed consent process. The study examines factors such as clarity of information provided, patient and caregiver involvement, and overall satisfaction with the process, without altering the current practices. The goal is to identify areas for improvement in communication and documentation, ensuring that patient rights and autonomy are respected.
Interventions
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Informed Consent Process Evaluation
This study does not involve a clinical intervention. Instead, it focuses on evaluating the existing process of informed consent in a surgical setting. Patients and caregivers will be surveyed to assess their understanding, satisfaction, and perceptions of the informed consent process. The study examines factors such as clarity of information provided, patient and caregiver involvement, and overall satisfaction with the process, without altering the current practices. The goal is to identify areas for improvement in communication and documentation, ensuring that patient rights and autonomy are respected.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Caregivers of eligible patients who provide informed consent on behalf of the patient.
* Willingness to participate and provide consent for the study.
Exclusion Criteria
* Patients who are unable to participate due to language barriers or cognitive impairment.
* Patients or caregivers who refuse to participate in the study.
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Maharajgunj Medical Campus
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Asim Shrestha
Principal Investigator
Locations
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Institute of Medicine, Maharajgunj
Kathmandu, Bagmati, Nepal
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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225-6-12
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id