Pip Care to Improve Surgical Patient Outcomes

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH · Oct 24, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

The Pip Care trial is studying a new platform designed to help patients prepare for and recover from abdominal surgery. This platform includes a live health coach who works with patients and their families to make the surgical process easier to understand and manage. The goal is to help patients stay informed about their care and complete simple tasks that improve their outcomes. The trial will first test how easy the platform is to use and then compare the results of patients using Pip Care with those receiving standard care.

To participate in the trial, you must be at least 18 years old and scheduled for certain types of elective abdominal surgeries within the next 2 to 8 weeks. You also need to have daily access to a smartphone or tablet. Unfortunately, those who cannot speak English, need help using a smartphone or tablet, or are currently pregnant cannot take part. If you join, you can expect to receive personalized support from a health coach, who will help you set goals and coordinate your care throughout the surgical journey.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Adult patient ≥18 years old
• • 2. Planned elective, inpatient surgery between 2 to 8 weeks following enrollment in Pip within the following surgical specialties: complex abdominal surgery (general surgery, colorectal surgery, surgical oncology), gynecologic oncology, thoracic surgery, spine surgery, and orthopedic joint surgery
• • 3. Daily access to a smartphone or tablet.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Unable to speak English
• • 2. Unable to use a smartphone or tablet independently or with daily assistance.
• • 3. Currently pregnant (assessed via standard-of-care pre-operative workup)