Identifying barriers and facilitators to follow-up after endovascular aortic repair (EVAR): Qualitative study design and protocol.

ABSTRACT: Endovascular aortic repair (EVAR) is now first line therapy for most patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) as it reduces perioperative morbidity and mortality compared to open surgery. However, up to 40 % of patients do not undergo recommended follow-up, increasing risk of subsequent rupture. Risk factors for loss to follow-up have been studied retrospectively, however, qualitative studies assessing perceived barriers and facilitators to follow-up have not been performed and there are few qualitative protocols within the vascular surgery literature. This article presents a qualitative descriptive study protocol aimed at understanding and improving post-operative follow-up adherence after EVAR developed through an iterative process based on the Theoretical Domains Framework of beha

SUBMITTER: Phillips AR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11403246 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature