A Pilot Study of Patient Satisfaction After Cutaneous Surgery
18 Years
80 Years
Both
Skin Cancer
Trial Information
A Pilot Study of Patient Satisfaction After Cutaneous Surgery
Secondary objectives are to identify factors associated with patient satisfaction level and
determine the correlation between patient satisfaction and surgeon clinical perception.
Inclusion Criteria:
- 18-80 years old
- Is in a self-reported stable health condition
- English speaking
- Is willing and has the ability to understand the study, provide informed consent and
communicate with the investigator
- Recommended to have and scheduled for cutaneous surgery
- Agrees to follow-up at scheduled times
Exclusion Criteria:
- Unable to speak or read English
- Did not complete an 8th grade education
- A history of mental illness
- Any other disability or condition that would prevent completion of questionnaire
Type of Study:
Observational
Study Design:
Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective
Outcome Measure:
Patient rating
Outcome Description:
Subjects will rate their satisfaction after cutaneous surgery in 4 different categories using 0-10 visual analog scales. The scale will be ~100 millimeters in length and each response will be given a value in millimeters. In addition, patients will answer an open-ended question about their level of satisfaction. Data will also be compared to previous data from patients after cutaneous surgery in the literature.
Outcome Time Frame:
at time of visit
Safety Issue:
No
Principal Investigator
Murad Alam, MD
Investigator Role:
Principal Investigator
Investigator Affiliation:
Northwestern University
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
STU55818
NCT ID:
NCT01535963
Start Date:
June 2012
Completion Date:
September 2013
Related Keywords:
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Neoplasms
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology | Chicago, Illinois 60611 |
