A Mobile App for Wound and Symptom Surveillance After Colorectal Surgery: Protocol for a Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common nosocomial infection and occur in 16.3% of patients undergoing colorectal surgery at our institution (The Ottawa Hospital), the majority of which are identified after discharge from hospital. Patients who suspect having an SSI generally present to the emergency department or surgery clinic. Both options for in-person interaction are costly to the health care system and patients. A mobile app, how2trak, has proven to be beneficial for patients with complex wounds at our institution by facilitating at-home monitoring and virtual consultations.

Objective

This study aims to assess the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial to assess if how2trak can improve patients' experience and increase detection of SSIs aft

SUBMITTER: Valk HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8763310 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature