Exploring day-case surgery practices in urology
Understanding Enablers, Barriers, and Unexpected Outcomes Associated With Adoption of Routine Day-case Surgery Pathways for Common Endourology Operations: Qualitative Interviews With Healthcare Professionals.
This study looks at what helps or makes it harder for hospitals in England to perform same-day surgeries for urology issues, like bladder and prostate surgeries, by talking to staff about their experiences.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Exeter, Devon) |
| Trial ID | NCT06152666 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to understand the enablers and barriers to day-case surgery in urology by conducting qualitative interviews with hospital staff across England. It focuses on operations such as bladder tumour resection, prostate resection, and ureteroscopy for urinary stones. The study will assess variations in day-case surgery rates among hospitals and identify unexpected outcomes associated with these procedures. Interviews will continue until saturation is reached, ensuring comprehensive insights into current practices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are hospital staff involved in urological surgeries like TURBT, TURP, TUEP, and URS.
Not a fit: Patients not directly involved in the surgical procedures or those whose staff do not meet the inclusion criteria may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved day-case surgery practices, enhancing patient care and reducing hospital resource strain.
How similar studies have performed: While qualitative studies on surgical practices exist, this specific focus on day-case surgery in urology is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Staff members who are routinely involved, either directly or indirectly, in the delivery of any of TURBT, TURP, TUEP, URS within NHS hospitals. * Willing and able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Staff who are not regularly involved in any of TURBT, TURP, TUEP or URS, defined as being involved in the operation less than 10 cases per year.
Where this trial is running
Exeter, Devon
- Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust — Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
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.