The patient perspective on colorectal anastomotic leaks: A qualitative study
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| author | Danique J. I. Heuvelings Anke H. C. Gielen Matthijs H. Bosveld Merel L. Kimman Olivia Monton Julio F. Fiore Stephanie O. Breukink Abe Fingerhut Marylise Boutros Nader Francis Nicole D. Bouvy Patricia Sylla |
| author_facet | Danique J. I. Heuvelings Anke H. C. Gielen Matthijs H. Bosveld Merel L. Kimman Olivia Monton Julio F. Fiore Stephanie O. Breukink Abe Fingerhut Marylise Boutros Nader Francis Nicole D. Bouvy Patricia Sylla Danique J. I. Heuvelings Anke H. C. Gielen Matthijs H. Bosveld Merel L. Kimman Olivia Monton Julio F. Fiore Stephanie O. Breukink Abe Fingerhut Marylise Boutros Nader Francis Nicole D. Bouvy Patricia Sylla |
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| contents | The patient perspective on colorectal anastomotic leaks: A qualitative study Danique J. I. Heuvelings Anke H. C. Gielen Matthijs H. Bosveld Merel L. Kimman Olivia Monton Julio F. Fiore Stephanie O. Breukink Abe Fingerhut Marylise Boutros Nader Francis Nicole D. Bouvy Patricia Sylla Colorectal Disease Abstract Aim Anastomotic leakage is a well‐known complication following colorectal surgery, however, there is limited knowledge about patients' experiences with leaks across the care pathway, from initial diagnosis and treatment to long‐term recovery. To explore patients' experiences of anastomotic leakage following colorectal resection and identify patient‐reported priorities relevant to standardized reporting. Methods Qualitative descriptive study reported using the COnsolidated criteria for REporting Qualitative research. Online semi‐structured interviews were conducted with patients from five countries (Australia, Canada, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States). Ten participants (six males, median age 53 [range 39–65 years]) who experienced an anastomotic leak following a colorectal resection. Themes and subthemes emerging from thematic analysis until saturation were reached. Results Four main themes were identified: (1) physical impact, (2) emotional impact, (3) coping mechanisms, and (4) anastomotic leak care. Within these themes, participants detailed their lived experience during the different phases of the care pathway: diagnosis, treatment, early and late recovery. Additionally, participants indicated the elements of anastomotic leak care that they deemed most important, including preoperative education, communication, support from medical staff and peers, sharing of information, aftercare, shared decision‐making, and case management. Conclusions Patients having experienced a colorectal anastomotic leak reported a physical and emotional impact, applied different coping strategies, and emphasized the importance of clear communication, comprehensive care, and sustained attention beyond the early postoperative and treatment phase. 10.1111/codi.70471 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
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| spellingShingle | The patient perspective on colorectal anastomotic leaks: A qualitative study Danique J. I. Heuvelings Anke H. C. Gielen Matthijs H. Bosveld Merel L. Kimman Olivia Monton Julio F. Fiore Stephanie O. Breukink Abe Fingerhut Marylise Boutros Nader Francis Nicole D. Bouvy Patricia Sylla Colorectal Disease The patient perspective on colorectal anastomotic leaks: A qualitative study Danique J. I. Heuvelings Anke H. C. Gielen Matthijs H. Bosveld Merel L. Kimman Olivia Monton Julio F. Fiore Stephanie O. Breukink Abe Fingerhut Marylise Boutros Nader Francis Nicole D. Bouvy Patricia Sylla Colorectal Disease Abstract Aim Anastomotic leakage is a well‐known complication following colorectal surgery, however, there is limited knowledge about patients' experiences with leaks across the care pathway, from initial diagnosis and treatment to long‐term recovery. To explore patients' experiences of anastomotic leakage following colorectal resection and identify patient‐reported priorities relevant to standardized reporting. Methods Qualitative descriptive study reported using the COnsolidated criteria for REporting Qualitative research. Online semi‐structured interviews were conducted with patients from five countries (Australia, Canada, Netherlands, United Kingdom, and United States). Ten participants (six males, median age 53 [range 39–65 years]) who experienced an anastomotic leak following a colorectal resection. Themes and subthemes emerging from thematic analysis until saturation were reached. Results Four main themes were identified: (1) physical impact, (2) emotional impact, (3) coping mechanisms, and (4) anastomotic leak care. Within these themes, participants detailed their lived experience during the different phases of the care pathway: diagnosis, treatment, early and late recovery. Additionally, participants indicated the elements of anastomotic leak care that they deemed most important, including preoperative education, communication, support from medical staff and peers, sharing of information, aftercare, shared decision‐making, and case management. Conclusions Patients having experienced a colorectal anastomotic leak reported a physical and emotional impact, applied different coping strategies, and emphasized the importance of clear communication, comprehensive care, and sustained attention beyond the early postoperative and treatment phase. 10.1111/codi.70471 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ |
| title | The patient perspective on colorectal anastomotic leaks: A qualitative study |
| topic | Colorectal Disease |
| url | https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/codi.70471 |