The purpose of this study is to reduce complications like peristomal skin issues, stoma-related problems, dehydration, and other preventable factors that can lead to re-hospitalization within the first 30 days after surgery.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
Conduct a preoperative telehealth consultation with a Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) to provide patient education on post-surgical care expectations.
Patients will be sent home with a measuring container (graduated container) and will measure their ostomy output every 12 hours and record it in a pad that will be provided to them.
Surgery Group LA
Los Angeles, California, United States
Readmission to hospital within 30 Days of Surgery
The proportion of participants who are readmitted to the hospital within 30 days following surgery. Readmissions will be evaluated for any reason, including complications, adverse events, or recovery issues that necessitate hospitalization after the initial surgical procedure.
Time frame: 30 Days Post Surgery
Hospital Length of Stay
Total duration of hospitalization from the time of the index surgery until discharge.
Time frame: From index surgery to discharge (up to 30 days postoperatively)
Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI)
Number of participants who develop AKI, defined as an increase in serum creatinine of ≥0.3 mg/dL from baseline, during index admission or upon 30-day readmission.
Time frame: From index surgery through 30 days postoperatively
Incidence of Peristomal Skin Complications
Number of participants who develop peristomal skin problems (e.g., irritation, excoriation, or dermatitis) during the index admission or within 30 days postoperatively.
Time frame: From index surgery through 30 days postoperatively
Incidence of Stoma-Related Leakage
Number of participants who experience unintended escape of stoma output (leakage) during index admission or within 30 days postoperatively.
Time frame: From index surgery through 30 days postoperatively
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