An anal fistula is an abnormal tunnel under the skin that connects the anal canal in the colon to the skin of the buttocks. Most anal fistulas form in reaction to an anal gland that has developed a pus-filled infection (abscess).. Anal fistula
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients who install the designed software when they receive the clinical letter and are interested in participating in the study, in this group, they are trained t
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients over 18 years old Patients with anal fistula who undergo surgical treatment at Ghaem hospital in Mashhad Patients must have a smartphone
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Anal fistula following Crohn's disease Anal fistula following Colorectal cancer One of the family members is a member of the treatment staff Lack of access to a smartphone Unwillingness to cooperate and use the application
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to wound healing. Timepoint: To wound healing, our team will in touch with patients every day through application. The patient who is in the intervention group is required to complete the history checklist every day for the first seven days, after this period, the patient is required to complete the checklist once a week for three months. Method of measurement: based on wound assessment by physician or wound image.;Infectious complication. Timepoint: to third months after surgery, we are in touch with patients through application, continuously. so, any complications will be diagnosed as soon as possible. The patient who is in the intervention group is required to complete the history checklist every day for the first seven days, after this period, the patient is required to complete the checklist once a week for three months. Method of measurement: based on wound assessment by physician or wound image.;Quality of life in anal fistula patients. Timepoint: Three months after surgery. Method of measurement: (Based on QoLAF questionnaire).;Patient satisfaction with the treatment process in intervention group. Timepoint: At the end of the third week and at the end of the third month. Method of measurement: Based on SUS questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to daily activities. Timepoint: To third months after surgery, we are in touch with patients through application, continuously. The patient who is in the intervention group is required to complete the history checklist every day for the first seven days, after this period, the patient is required to complete the checklist once a week for three months. Method of measurement: Based on the patient's statement. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Seyyed Mohammad Tabatabaei
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed