The Effect of Patient Optimism & Pessimism on Recovery From Elective Cardiac Surgery
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Brief Summary
Before a heart operation, patient outlook may be either pessimistic or optimistic. Previous research on this topic has focused on patient reported quality of life but has never examined measurable clinical outcomes such as length of hospital stay.This pilot study hopes to establish whether patient outlook (optimistic or pessimistic) before a heart operation can influence recovery and length of hospital stay. If there is a difference, then a case can be made for providing psychological support before an operation in the hope of modifying outlook and thus improving patient care and reducing hospital stay and NHS costs. Patients will be recruited over a 12month period. Their outlook (pessimistic or optimistic) will be ascertained using two standardised questionnaires. Their recovery and length of stay will be recorded. The study will answer the research question and determine whether outlook has an impact on recovery. Depending on the results, this study could provide opportunities for additional future research into modifying outlook with a view to improving patient care and recovery.
Trial Health
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Started Sep 2016
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
September 1, 2016
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 15, 2016
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
November 4, 2016
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
October 1, 2017
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2017
CompletedMay 5, 2017
May 1, 2017
1.1 years
September 15, 2016
May 4, 2017
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Length of hospital stay
Discharge from hospital (average of 10 days)
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Length of ITU stay
2 days
Risk-adjusted survival
Discharge from hospital (average of 10 days)
Study Arms (2)
Optimism
Based on quality of life assessment
Pessimism
Based on quality of life assessment
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible patients will be elective cardiac surgical patients undergoing major cardiac surgery.
You may qualify if:
- Age over 18
- Elective planned cardiac surgery
- Consent to participate
You may not qualify if:
- Patients diagnosed with clinical depression
- Patients deemed not competent to provide consent
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Dr Vikki Hugheslead
Study Sites (1)
Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Cambridge, CB23 3RE, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Christine Mills
Papworth Hospital NHS
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- OTHER
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER GOV
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Senior R&D Manager
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 15, 2016
First Posted
November 4, 2016
Study Start
September 1, 2016
Primary Completion
October 1, 2017
Study Completion
December 1, 2017
Last Updated
May 5, 2017
Record last verified: 2017-05
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will share
The data will be disseminated among the research team. Patients can see a copy of the final report upon request.