Patient perceptions after AAA repair, by Anna Corby

Anna Corby

OUH

service evaluation about care they get after AAA repair

published study by Lee 2017: how satisfied were you with your care on the ward. AAA. 79% very satisfied. 13% acceptable. 8% not satisfied.

Primary Outcome: To understand experiences and attitudes of patients after their IP care for AAA repair, either by open surgery or EVAR.

Inclusion criteria: Capacity present, age Over 18, Has an elective AAA repair

Study done 1-2 weeks after discharge: qualitiative and quantitative study.

3 things for open ended questionnaire

Confidence in staff; Info provided; Environment

Secondary: what difference between pt groups

a) is there a difference between groups in the quanitative reponse based on 15 item SF

b) is there a difference in themes the two groups come up with in the qualitative study

Qn: do you want to add in the experience from the surveillance? Answer: This aspect has already been well documented in publications.