The goal of this observational registry study is to characterize postoperative recovery outcomes in adult patients receiving standard-of-care perioperative light therapy using an FDA-cleared photobiomodulation device as part of routine clinical practice. The study aims to describe changes in patient-reported and clinician-assessed recovery measures following elective surgical procedures. The main questions this registry aims to answer are: 1. How do patient-reported recovery outcomes, including pain, satisfaction, and perceived improvement, change over the postoperative period? 2. How do clinician-assessed indicators of recovery, such as swelling and bruising, change over time following surgery? This study does not include a randomized comparison group. Outcomes will be described longitudinally within participants based on data collected during routine care. Participants will: 1. Receive perioperative light therapy as part of standard clinical care, per their treating clinician 2. Complete patient-reported outcome questionnaires at defined postoperative time points 3. Undergo standardized clinical photography and routine clinical assessments as part of usual follow-up
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Participants may receive perioperative light therapy as part of routine clinical care at the discretion of their treating clinician. The study does not assign, modify, or mandate the use of light therapy. Data are collected observationally to describe recovery outcomes associated with standard clinical practice.
Patient-reported satisfaction with postoperative recovery
Patient-reported satisfaction with postoperative recovery assessed using a study-specific Global Satisfaction item adapted from Global Rating of Change (GROC) methodology. Responses are collected on a numeric Likert scale during routine postoperative follow-up and analyzed descriptively. Mean satisfaction score (0-10) % of patients reporting high satisfaction (≥7)
Time frame: From baseline (preoperative) through 10 days postoperatively
Pain Intensity
Adapted from PROMIS Pain Intensity numeric rating scale PRS Description Pain intensity assessed using a numeric rating scale adapted from the PROMIS Pain Intensity measure (0-10). Scores are collected pre- and postoperatively and summarized descriptively as change from baseline. Unit Mean pain score Mean change from baseline
Time frame: From surgery through 10 days postoperatively
Global Rating of Change (Recovery)
Adapted from GROC (classic -5 to +5 format) Global recovery assessed using a Global Rating of Change (GROC) scale ranging from -5 (much worse) to +5 (very much better), capturing patient-perceived change in pain or healing compared to baseline. Unit Mean GROC score % reporting improvement (≥+2)
Time frame: From surgery through 10 days postoperatively
Swelling / Tightness / Bruising
Adapted from Common postoperative symptom severity NRS PRS Description Patient-reported swelling severity assessed using a study-specific numeric rating scale adapted from commonly used postoperative symptom severity measures. Unit Mean swelling score (1-5) Change from baseline
Time frame: Up to 10 days postoperatively
Scar Appearance & Symptoms
Adapted from Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire (PSAQ - short form) Scar appearance and symptoms assessed using items adapted from the Patient Scar Assessment Questionnaire (PSAQ), including appearance, symptoms, awareness, and satisfaction domains. Unit Mean domain scores (1-5)
Time frame: Up to 10 days postoperatively
Return to Normal Activities
Adapted from Standard postoperative time-to-event self-report Time to return to usual daily activities assessed by patient-reported number of days from surgery to perceived return to baseline activity. Unit Days
Time frame: Up to 10 days postoperatively
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