Core information set for oesophageal cancer surgery

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Surgical Education
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Patient information standards before surgery are inconsistent.
• A core information set can improve patient understanding of procedures.
• This study focused on developing a core information set for esophageal cancer surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and establish a standardized core information set for patients undergoing esophageal cancer surgery.
• To ensure consistent and essential information is provided to patients pre-operatively.
• To improve patient comprehension and expectations regarding esophageal cancer treatment.

Main Methods:

• Information gathered from literature review, clinical observations, and patient interviews.
• Delphi method surveys administered to patients and healthcare professionals to assess information importance.
• Consensus meetings held with stakeholders to finalize the core information set.

Main Results:

• An initial 67 information items were identified and refined through multi-round surveys.
• Patients prioritized long-term benefits, while professionals focused on short-term outcomes.
• The final core set includes recovery milestones, survival rates, complications, and quality of life.

Conclusions:

• A consensus-based core information set for esophageal cancer surgery has been successfully established.
• This standardized set aims to improve pre-operative patient communication and understanding.
• The developed set provides a foundation for consistent information delivery in esophageal cancer care.