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ArticleJMIR research protocols2022

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

Heather Anne Valk, Carlos Garcia-Ochoa, Jessica Fontaine Calder, Toba Miller, Babak Rashidi, Corrine McIsaac, Reilly Musselman

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Article in JMIR research protocols, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04869774 (A Mobile Application for Wound and Symptom Surveillance After Colorectal Surgery), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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

TypeinterventionalSponsorUniversity of OttawaRan2021 to 2022Enrolled80ConditionsSurgical Site Infection, Mobile Applications, Surgery--Complications, Colorectal SurgeryArmsHow2Trak mobile application
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7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Heather Anne ValkDivision of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7736-4641
Carlos Garcia-OchoaDivision of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3960-3664
Jessica Fontaine CalderARC Innovation Center, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7692-3798
Toba MillerWound, Ostomy, and Rehabilitation, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9807-1258
Babak RashidiDepartment of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7273-8686
Corrine McIsaacHealth Outcomes Worldwide, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7445-3462
Reilly MusselmanDivision of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2213-2800
University of Ottawa · CAOttawa Hospital · CA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSurgical 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.

objectiveThis study aims to assess the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial to assess if how2trak can improve patients' experience and increase detection of SSIs after colorectal surgery while reducing patients' risk of COVID-19 exposure.

methodsIn this single-center prospective feasibility trial, eligible patients undergoing colorectal surgery will be randomized to either standard care or how2trak postoperative monitoring of their incision, symptoms, and ostomy function. Patient self-assessments will be monitored by a nurse specialized in wound and ostomy care who will follow-up with patients with a suspected SSI. The primary outcome is feasibility as measured by enrollment, randomization, app usability, data extraction, and resource capacity.

resultsThis study was approved by our institution's ethics board on February 26, 2021, and received support from The Ottawa Hospital Innovation and Care Funding on November 12, 2021. Recruitment started June 3, 2021, and 29 were patients enrolled as of September 2021. We expect to publish results in spring 2022.

conclusionsThis study will determine the feasibility of using a mobile app to monitor patients' wounds and detect SSIs after colorectal surgery. If feasible, we plan to assess if this mobile app facilitates SSI detection, enhances patient experience, and optimizes their care.

trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT04869774; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04869774. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID): DERR1-10.2196/26717.

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