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- Title
Patient Experiences of the Emergency Laparotomy Pathway: A Qualitative Study.
- Authors
Park, Brittany; Barazanchi, Ahmed; Rahiri, Jamie-Lee; Xia, weisi; Taneja, Ashish; Hill, Andrew G.
- Abstract
Introduction: Emergency laparotomy (EL) is a commonly performed operation with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Despite a growing body of literature on outcomes from EL, there is sparse literature on the patient experience. The aim of this study is to capture the perspective of patients on their EL experience. Qualitative methodology is used as a platform to allow patients to express their personal experiences and ideas around the EL process. Materials and method: Participants were consented as a part of a large observational study, established across the three public teaching hospitals in Auckland, New Zealand. Patients who had an EL within the past 4 months were recruited. A recorded interview was conducted either face-to-face or over the telephone, using questions formulated from a previous systematic review on EL outcomes. Transcripts were transported to NVivo and thematically analysed by two reviewers. Results: Fifteen participants were interviewed. The majority of participants were female, New Zealand European and 65 or older. Five important themes were identified. Overall, participants expressed satisfaction with their interactions with hospital staff. However, they wanted more information about their condition, operation and what outcomes might occur. Participants also described post-operative priorities in the acute setting, as well as long-standing physical and emotional impacts. Conclusion: This study provides a better understanding of what is important to patients during the EL process. This information is important when considering ways to improve care and communication with patients undergoing EL.
- Subjects
AUCKLAND (N.Z.); NEW Zealand; PATIENTS' attitudes; ABDOMINAL surgery; CLIENT satisfaction; TEACHING hospitals; PUBLIC hospitals
- Publication
World Journal of Surgery, 2021, Vol 45, Issue 5, p1362
- ISSN
0364-2313
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00268-020-05936-x