Vulvectomy Operation to remove part of the outer vaginal area
Conditions
Interventions
Evaluation of wound care.
Sponsors
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patient PopulationPatients included in the study must meet the following criteria:Adult women (= 18 years).Diagnosis of vulvar carcinoma with vulvectomy performed at Erasmus MC.Postoperative wound care provided in the home setting.Availability of medical records.Home-Care PopulationHome-care teams participating in the study must meet the following criteria:Home-care teams that provide or have provided care to patients after vulvectomy.Home-care teams actively participating in the pilot phase.Availability of contact persons for the questionnaire.Healthcare Professionals from Erasmus MCHealthcare professionals involved in the study must meet the following criteria:Healthcare professionals directly involved in wound care for vulvectomy patients.Willingness to participate in the questionnaire or interview.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study: Patiëntenpopulatie 1. Patiënten die geen postoperatieve wondzorg in de thuissituatie ontvangen 2. Patiënten onder de 18 jaar 3. Patiënten met ernstige cognitieve beperkingen of wilsonbekwaamheid Thuiszorgpopulatie 1. Thuiszorgteams die geen ervaring hebben met de zorg voor vulvectomie-patiënten 2. Thuiszorgteams die niet bereid zijn deel te nemen aan de pilotfase of feedback te geven Zorgprofessionals uit het Erasmus MC 1. Zorgprofessionals die niet actief betrokken zijn bij de wondzorg na vulvectomie 2. Zorgprofessionals die geen bereidheid hebben om deel te nemen aan de vragenlijst 3. Zorgprofessionals die tijdelijk niet beschikbaar zijn voor het onderzoek
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| In this study, both quantitative and qualitative data will be collected. Data from patients before the intervention (baseline measurement) will be compared with data from patients after the intervention (in which caregivers have received the improved information provision and education). The analysis will focus on the effectiveness of the intervention by examining:• Number of outpatient wound-care visitsIs the number of outpatient clinic visits reduced after improved wound care is provided in the home setting?• Number of contact moments with the hospitalIs there a decrease in the number of contacts with hospital healthcare professionals regarding wound care or complications?• Wound complications (such as infections and dehiscence)Are there fewer wound complications among patients after the intervention?The data will be compared between the baseline measurement and the post-intervention group, and the analysis will assess whether there are significant improvements in care outcomes, such as fewer hospital visits and fewer complications. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not applicable. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Contacts
Public ContactH.J. Beekhuizen
Erasmus MC, Universitair Medisch Centrum Rotterdam
Outcome results
None listed