Exploring how patients with cirrhosis make decisions about surgery
Understanding Patient Preferences for Surgical Management in the Setting of Cirrhosis: A Mixed-Methods Approach
['FUNDING_R03'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-11055296
This study is looking at what patients with cirrhosis think about surgery for abdominal hernias, so we can better understand their choices and help them make informed decisions with their doctors, ultimately aiming to improve their satisfaction and quality of life.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R03'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11055296 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates the preferences and decision-making processes of patients with cirrhosis regarding surgical management, particularly in the context of abdominal hernias. By using a mixed-methods approach, the study aims to gather qualitative data from diverse patients to understand their perspectives on surgical risks and outcomes. The goal is to enhance shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers by incorporating patient-important outcomes into discussions about surgery. This could lead to improved satisfaction and quality of life for patients undergoing surgical procedures.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients diagnosed with cirrhosis who are considering or have been recommended for surgical procedures.
Not a fit: Patients without cirrhosis or those not facing surgical decisions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more informed and personalized surgical decisions for patients with cirrhosis, ultimately improving their satisfaction and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been research on surgical decision-making in general, this study's focus on the patient perspective in the context of cirrhosis is relatively novel and untested.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MAHMUD, NADIM — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Study coordinator: MAHMUD, NADIM
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
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