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Which surgical visits can go remote? a survey asks patients and surgeons

NCT ID NCT04765683

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Aberdeen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 31, 2026 · Last updated Sep 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks surgical outpatients and surgeons to fill out questionnaires about which types of appointments, such as new patient visits, follow-ups, or breaking bad news, are best done by video, phone, or face-to-face. The goal is to create a guideline for planning surgical clinics. Around 220 people in NHS Grampian, Tayside, and Highlands will take part.

What this could mean

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Active substance
questionnaire survey on consultation format preferences
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help hospitals decide which surgical appointments can be done remotely, saving time for patients and staff.
What could go wrong
This is a small survey from a few UK regions, so the views may not apply everywhere. It asks opinions, not test results, so it won't prove which format is medically best.

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Study facts

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Participants

220 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2021

Finished

Oct 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

General surgical outpatients General surgeons

Ages

16 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: PATIENTS Adults attending general surgical outpatients in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary during the study period presenting with: * lumps and bumps * hernias * biliary problems * jaundice * abdominal pain/mass/weight loss * gastro-oesophageal reflux * dysphagia * change in bowel habit * anorectal problems * thyroid nodules * parathyroid disease * adrenal masses SURGEONS Consultant General Surgeons in NHS Grampian / Tayside and Highlands Exclusion Criteria: PATIENTS * lacking capacity * without language skills to answer questionnaires or ability to understand questionnaires * children \< 16yrs (No upper age limit) * patients presenting as emergencies * patients unwilling to complete questionnaires. SURGEONS \- trainee surgeons.

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Surgery

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

    Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN, United Kingdom

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