Can 'Teach-Back' cut hospital returns after anal fistula surgery?
NCT ID NCT07323160
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether using the 'teach-back' method—where patients repeat back what they've learned—improves understanding and reduces readmissions after same-day anal fistula surgery. Half of the 76 participants will get this interactive education, while the other half receives standard instructions. Researchers will compare readmission rates and satisfaction scores over 30 days.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- teach-back discharge education
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve patient understanding and reduce hospital returns after anal fistula surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (76 people) testing an educational method, not a drug or device. Results may not apply to other surgeries or hospitals.
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