Patient Satisfaction in Cutaneous Surgery

January 31, 2024 updated by: Murad Alam, Northwestern University

A Pilot Study of Patient Satisfaction After Cutaneous Surgery

The primary objective of this study is to measure the overall level of satisfaction in patients after cutaneous surgery in 4 different categories, including the surgeon, facility, procedure and recovery and outcome.

Study Overview

Status

Active, not recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

Secondary objectives are to identify factors associated with patient satisfaction level and determine the correlation between patient satisfaction and surgeon clinical perception.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

354

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Illinois
      • Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60611
        • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 80 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients undergoing cutaneous surgery

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18-80 years old
  • Is in a self-reported stable health condition
  • English speaking
  • Is willing and has the ability to understand the study, provide informed consent and communicate with the investigator
  • Recommended to have and scheduled for cutaneous surgery
  • Agrees to follow-up at scheduled times

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Unable to speak or read English
  • Did not complete an 8th grade education
  • A history of mental illness
  • Any other disability or condition that would prevent completion of questionnaire

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
cutaneous surgery
Patients undergoing cutaneous surgery

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Patient rating
Time Frame: at time of visit
Subjects will rate their satisfaction after cutaneous surgery in 4 different categories using 0-10 visual analog scales. The scale will be ~100 millimeters in length and each response will be given a value in millimeters. In addition, patients will answer an open-ended question about their level of satisfaction. Data will also be compared to previous data from patients after cutaneous surgery in the literature.
at time of visit

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Patient ranking
Time Frame: at time of visit
Subjects will rank the factors determining satisfaction in order of importance using a ranking system for each aspect of care. In addition, the surgeon will rate their satisfaction level and give their perception on patient satisfaction and communication level using 0-10 visual analog scales
at time of visit

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Northwestern University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Murad Alam, MD, Northwestern University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2024

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2024

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 7, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 15, 2012

First Posted (Estimated)

February 20, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimated)

February 2, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 31, 2024

Last Verified

January 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • STU55818

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