None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to determine the feasibility of pre-operative educational videos on bowel cancer related functional recovery. Who is it for? You may be eligible for this study if you are an adult who has had pre-operative clinical staging confirming stage I-III or limited stage IV colorectal cancer. In addition, you should have elective surgery for cancer resection +/- temporary stoma scheduled >7 days after the time of referral to the study. Study details At least 5 days before your scheduled surgical procedure, participants will be asked to view a series of 4 videos with estimated duration 6-10 minutes each, covering the topics of bowel and general health, bowel, bladder and sexual function, and pelvic floor muscle exercise. Following this, participants will be asked to complete satisfaction and knowledge measures. It is hoped that findings from this study will help investigators develop tools to aid patient understanding of bowel issues associated with surgery and provide coping strategies for the potential side effects from surgery and treatment.
Interventions
Non-randomised, single arm study
Educational video series developed by the investigators will be used in the intervention. There are 4 videos with estimated duration 6-10 minutes each included in the series. The videos cover the topics on bowel and general health, bowel, bladder and sexual function, pelvic floor muscle exercise. This is a participant's self-administered intervention. Mode of delivery: electronic device; content will be delivered by health care professional's illustration and an
Non-randomised, single arm study Educational video series developed by the investigators will be used in the intervention. There are 4 videos with estimated duration 6-10 minutes each included in the series. The videos cover the topics on bowel and general health, bowel, bladder and sexual function, pelvic floor muscle exercise. This is a participant's self-administered intervention. Mode of delivery: electronic device; content will be delivered by health care professional's illustration and animation on screen. Number of times: once. Location: participant's home. Participants will be asked to view the video series over the course of a 1-2 weeks depending on the time of referral. The participants will be assigned to complete the video series 5 days before the scheduled surgery date. Participants will access the videos via a link emailed to the participants. Study specific questionnaires will be used to monitor adherence to the intervention.
Sponsors
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD)
Study design
Allocation
Non-randomised trial
Intervention model
Single group
Primary purpose
Educational / counselling / training
Masking
Open (masking not used)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
• Pre-operative clinical staging confirmed stage I-III colorectal cancer, (CRC) or limited IV colorectal cancer (e.g. limited liver metastases planned for resection) • Elective surgery for colorectal cancer +/- temporary stoma scheduled >7 days after the time of referral to the study so video viewing can be completed at least 5 days before the scheduled surgery date • At least 18 years of age • Able to comprehend written and spoken English • Willing to provide informed consent • Willing to participate and comply with the study requirements
Exclusion criteria
• unable to comprehend information due to cognitive difficulties • Surgical resection that will require a permanent stoma
Outcome results
None listed