Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Rectal Cancer
Conditions
Keywords
low anterior resection syndrome
Brief summary
Exploration of the experiences and needs of patients with the low anterior resection syndrome, their informal caregiver and health care professionals. This is a qualitative study where semi-structured interviews will be conducted with patients and informal caregivers. next to that focus groups will be performed with healthcare professionals from different professions.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALinterviews
semi-structured interviews will be conducted in patients with major LARS and their informal caregiver to explore their experiences and needs. Focus groups will be perfomed with healthcare professionals of several professions.
Sponsors
Kom Op Tegen Kanker
AZ Sint-Jan AV
AZ Delta
AZ Sint-Lucas Gent
University Hospital, Ghent
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
PATIENTS Inclusion Criteria: * adult patients (18+) * confronted with major low anterior resection syndrome after rectal cancer surgery
Exclusion criteria
* stoma at time interview * abdominal perineal resection INFORMAL CAREGIVERS Inclusion criteria * Adults (18+) * Nominated by the participating patient as their principal caregiver
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| needs and experiences of patients with major lars and their informal caregiver through individual semistructered interviews | Interview will last about 60 minutes | Exploring needs and experiences of patients with major lars and their informal caregiver through individual semistructured interviews |
| Needs and experiences of healthcare professionals caring for patients with LARS through focus groups | Focus group will last about 60 minutes | Exploring needs and experiences of healthcare professionals caring for patients with LARS |
Outcome results
None listed