3D Ostomy Simulation for Patient Education
University of Minnesota
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of using a realistic and anatomically accurate 3D printed simulation model for urologic bowel diversion patient education. Using a randomized two group design, we aim to determine whether the use of this model enhances patient knowledge, self-care skills, and confidence in ostomy care. We will also evaluate changes in quality of life (QOL) and patient satisfaction comparing patients exposed to the 3D model to those receiving standard of care. The secondary aim of the study is to examine the differences between groups on patient outcomes including hospital duration, mortality, emergency/urgent health care visits, readmissions, and infections. Participants will be educated using 3D model simulation as part of their preoperative education (experimental group) or have standard education without using the simulation model (comparator group). Both groups will complete quality of life (QOL), ostomy adjustment, and satisfaction with education surveys during their preoperative education visit and again during their routine follow-up visits (a) within 3 weeks after surgery, (b) between 5- 8 weeks after surgery, and (c) at approximately 3 months after surgery.
Description
Inclusion Criteria: Age\>18 and planning to undergo bowel diversion urologic surgery. Exclusion Criteria: Current or prior ostomy formation, cognitive function causing inability to care for stoma, current pregnancy. Radom allocation and concealment: During a regularly schedule preoperative clinic visit participants that consent to the study will be asked to complete a short 36 item quality-of-life questionnaire (SF-36). The participant then be placed in either the experimental or comparator group using a random method similar to flipping a coin. Random allocation sequencing will be predeter…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Age\>18, undergoing bowel diversion urologic surgery. Exclusion Criteria: * Current or prior ostomy formation, cognitive function causing inability to care for stoma, current pregnancy.
Interventions
- Device3D Ostomy simulator
The ostomy simulator is 3D printed model created in collaboration with Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center at the University of Minnesota. The anatomically accurate model is created by analyzing de-identified segmental imaging after bowel diversion surgeries. The Stratasys J750 Polyjet 3D Printer is utilized to create the simulator using usual synthetic material.
Location
- University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minnesota