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ArticleBMJ open2026

Challenges and solutions for colorectal surgery patients during hospital-to-home transitions: a scoping review.

Auden Steane, Hardeep Singh, Sami A Chadi, Harpreet Jaswal, Ani Orchanian-Cheff, Karen Okrainec

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Auden SteaneInstitute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-4804-6357
Hardeep SinghDepartment of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7429-5580
Sami A ChadiInstitute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Harpreet JaswalToronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-2970-7417
Ani Orchanian-CheffLibrary and Information Services, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9943-2692
Karen OkrainecInstitute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada karen.okrainec@uhn.ca.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0754-1830

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveThe aim of this study was to describe the literature that has been published on colorectal surgery patients' experiences, including the challenges and solutions related to the transition from hospital to home.

backgroundWith surgery being an inevitable treatment for most individuals with colorectal disease, optimising the discharge transition from the hospital to home requires careful consideration of surgical patient experience, including a thorough understanding of their challenges during the transition period, particularly surrounding education.

designA search was conducted of MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. Inclusion criteria included peer-reviewed literature published between January 2012 and April 2023 involving adult (age ≥18) colorectal surgery patients from countries with healthcare systems comparable to Canada (ie, Canada, Australia, France, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, the UK and the USA). Patients or the public were not involved in the design of this scoping review.

results41 articles were included, the majority of which were qualitative (73.1%) and conducted in the USA (29.3%). A total of 180 patient-reported challenges were identified; most occurred postoperatively (76.7%) and pertained to environmental factors (58.3%) and body functions (35.5%). The most frequently reported environmental challenge was insufficient patient education (30.9%), and the most frequent challenge related to body function was negative emotions (25.7%). Seven categories of solutions were identified, with education being the most frequently cited (36.0%) solution within the included literature.

conclusionsEducational interventions addressing both bodily function and environmental factors are needed to improve colorectal surgery patients' experiences and care quality during their transition home from the hospital.

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Colorectal SurgeryPatient DischargeColorectal Surgical ProceduresHumansAdult gastroenterologyAdult surgeryColorectal surgeryInflammatory bowel disease

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PMCPMC13374440

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