The Comparison of Quality of Life in Patients With Pancreatogenic Diabetes After Pancreatectomy

December 6, 2016 updated by: National Taiwan University Hospital

The Comparison and Association of Fatigue, Self-care Activities and Quality of Life in Patients With Pancreatogenic Diabetes Mellitus After Total Pancreatectomy or Pancreaticoduodenectomy

Background: Pancreatogenic diabetes resulted from total pancreatectomy(TP) is one of the reason why this form of surgery technique is seldom performed. However, with the progress of medical and surgical care nowadays, patients undergone TP could receive better care in endocrine and exocrine insufficiency. In addition, with better understanding of benign pancreatic tumors and pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, more patients with diffused pancreatic disease are diagnosed; hence, the performance of TP may rise. Nevertheless, the quality of life of patients with pancreatogenic diabetes after TP is still currently controversial.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to (1) explore the association of fatigue, self-care activities and quality of life in patients with pancreatogenic diabetes after total pancreatectomy; (2) compare the data with diabetic patients after pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Method: A correlational and comparative cross-sectional approach will be used. The data will be collected with a structured questionnaire via purposive sampling of 120 subjects in an outpatient pancreatic surgical department. Inclusion criteria will be the patients with: (1) age 20 or above, (2) conscious clear, can communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese, (3) agree to participate in the study and sign informed consent. Exclusion criteria will be the patients diagnosed with cancer other than pancreatic cancer and under active treatment. Data will go through propensity score matching and will be analyzed by using descriptive statistics, paired t-test, Chi square test, Pearson's correlation, and conditional logistic regression.

Anticipated achievement: The anticipated achievement of this study is to understand the relationships between fatigue, self-care activities, and quality of life in patients with pancreatogenic diabetes after pancreas surgery. In addition, through this study, the influence of diabetes to patients after pancreatic tumor resection can be explored; and the factors that influence the population's quality of life can be examined. By the filling of this knowledge gap, intervention can be planned accordingly to help improve the population's quality of life.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

120

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

      • Taipei, Taiwan
        • Recruiting
        • National Taiwan University Hospital
        • Contact:
        • Sub-Investigator:
          • Hsuan-Ju Kuo, MSN

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

20 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

patients with pancreatogenic diabetes after total pancreatectomy or pancreaticoduodenectomy

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • (1) age 20 or above, (2) conscious clear, can communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese, (3) agree to participate in the study and sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • diagnosed with cancer other than pancreatic cancer and under active treatment

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: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
pancreatogenic diabetes
patients with pancreatogenic diabetes after pancreatectomy will be recruited
pancreatogenic diabetes

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Quality of Life Questionnaire
Time Frame: 1 day at first appointment
1 day at first appointment

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Shiow-Ching Shun, PhD, Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

December 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2018

Study Completion (Anticipated)

June 1, 2018

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 5, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 6, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

December 7, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 7, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 6, 2016

Last Verified

December 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

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