Digital health support after major surgery at Jessa Hospital
Using Digital Health in a Postoperative Setting After Major Surgery: a Prospective Single-center Quantitative Survey Study
This survey will see if digital services help adults manage their health and recovery after major surgery at Jessa Hospital.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 220 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Jessa Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Hasselt, Limburg) |
| Trial ID | NCT07010081 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project surveys adults who underwent major surgery at Jessa Hospital to document their use of and attitudes toward digital health tools during recovery. Participants complete questionnaires about their ability to find and interpret health information, their comfort with remote monitoring and self-management apps, and their concerns about data security and control. The survey also asks about motivation, access to reliable digital resources, and the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of postoperative digital pathways. Findings will guide how remote clinical monitoring and digital follow-up could be designed and implemented for post‑operative care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults over 18 who underwent major surgery at Jessa Hospital, are able to provide informed consent, and understand Dutch are the intended participants.
Not a fit: People under 18, those who cannot consent or have cognitive impairments, and those who do not understand Dutch are unlikely to benefit from participating.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help shape digital follow-up approaches that improve convenience, safety, and patient experience after major surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous work shows remote monitoring can be feasible and sometimes improves postoperative outcomes, but patient acceptance and digital readiness vary, so user-focused surveys are common and informative.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Surgical patients * \>18 years old, Undergone major surgery at Jessa Hospital Hasselt Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to provide informed consent or request to not participate in the study * Cognitively incapable of understanding the study * No understanding of the Dutch language
Where this trial is running
Hasselt, Limburg
- Jessa Hospital — Hasselt, Limburg, Belgium (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Bjorn Stessel, MD, PhD
- Email: bjorn.stessel@jessazh.be
- Phone: +3211222107
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.