Acceptability, Perceptions, and Experiences Regarding Electronic Patient-Reported Outcomes After Laparoscopic...

Area of Science:

• Surgical Innovation
• Health Informatics
• Patient-Centered Care

Background:

• Routine collection of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) can enhance patient-doctor communication.
• Electronic PRO measures (ePROMs) may offer advantages over traditional methods.
• The impact of routine ePROM collection on laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) outcomes is not well understood.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore patient and surgeon perspectives on utilizing ePROMs in LC.
• To identify key factors influencing patient satisfaction with surgical care.
• To evaluate the perceived utility of PRO data for surgeons.

Main Methods:

• Mixed methods prospective study combining surveys and interviews.
• Quantitative surveys distributed to 80 elective LC patients pre- and post-surgery (1-year follow-up).
• Qualitative interviews and surveys conducted with 10 general surgeons.

Main Results:

• Patient presurveys (n=71/80) initiated; follow-up and surgeon components are pending.
• Data collection commenced February 2023, with an expected completion date of April 2025.
• Study is ongoing, with preliminary patient data collection underway.

Conclusions:

• This research investigates the value of electronic PRO collection for patients and surgeons undergoing LC.
• The findings aim to provide patient-centric insights for surgical practice.
• The study will offer a multifaceted understanding of PRO data's role in improving surgical care.