Key result
Post-colorectal cancer surgery, ~49% of patients need more information, with women and sicker individuals receiving less.
Why the study?
What are the information needs and factors affecting received information in patients after surgery for colorectal cancer?
Population
100 patients after surgery for colorectal cancer
Design
Cross-sectional
Follow-up
within the first 2 weeks after discharge
Authors
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May indicate need for improved postoperative information after colorectal cancer surgery; leaves open whether tailored strategies benefit women and sicker patients.
Cross-Sectional (n=100)
What are the information needs and factors affecting received information in patients after surgery for colorectal cancer?
Nearly half of patients after colorectal cancer surgery need more information, with women and those with poorer preoperative health status reporting less information received.
Lithner et al. (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in colorectal cancer (n=100). Postoperative information provision was evaluated on Need for more information. After colorectal cancer surgery, 49% of patients needed more information; women (P=0.045) and those with poorer preoperative health (P=0.022) reported receiving less information.
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