The Patient Perspective on Colectomy for Recurrent Diverticulitis: A Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Understand the patient's decision-making process regarding colectomy for recurrent diverticulitis.

Background

The decision to pursue elective colectomy for recurrent diverticulitis is highly preference-sensitive. Little is known about the patient's perspective in this decision-making process.

Methods

We performed a qualitative study utilizing focus groups of patients with recurrent diverticulitis at 3 centers across the United States. Using an iterative inductive/deductive approach, we developed a conceptual framework to capture the major themes identified in the coded data.

Results

From March 2019 to July 2020, 39 patients were enrolled across 3 sites and participated in 6 focus groups. After coding the transcripts using a hierarchical coding system,

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC10997445 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature