Feasibility Study to Evaluate the Use of Patient Reported Complications After Digital Consent

Launched by PORTSMOUTH HOSPITALS NHS TRUST · Apr 2, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at how well patients can report any complications they experience after breast surgery, specifically for those with early invasive breast cancer. It aims to see if using electronic consent forms helps patients communicate their experiences accurately and whether the information in these forms aligns with what they actually go through. This study will help improve the consent process and determine if a new follow-up method, where patients report their own issues, is effective or if it might lead to missing some problems.

To participate, you need to be a woman aged 18 or older who has been diagnosed with early invasive breast cancer and is scheduled for a specific type of surgery called Wide Local Excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy. You should be able to complete an online questionnaire or participate in a phone interview. It’s important that you can give your consent to join the study and feel comfortable sharing your experiences. If you need an interpreter or cannot consent for yourself, you won't be eligible for this study. Participants will have the chance to share their experiences and help shape future patient care, making it a valuable opportunity.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Consent form 1- Adult patients who have the capacity to consent for themselves.
• • Female adult aged 18years or above
• • Diagnosed with early invasive breast cancer suitable for breast conserving surgery
• • Undergoing Wide Local Excision of the breast and sentinel lymph node biopsy.
• • Participant must be able to fill out an electronic questionnaire or take part in a phone questionnaire.
• • Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Unable to consent for themselves or do not wish to participate.
• • Patients who need an interpreter.