Optimizing Care Transition Process for Older Colorectal Surgery Patients
Optimization of Care and Recovery in Older Colorectal Surgery Patients: A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Pilot Study Protocol
Massachusetts General Hospital
30 participants
Oct 30, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this study to test if a care transition intervention designed for older colorectal surgery patients would improve outcomes after discharge. It will assess the feasibility of the intervention.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Adult patients (>65 years old)
- Scheduled to undergo an elective colorectal surgery procedure
- Ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria2
- Emergent, non-elective colorectal procedures
- Non-English Speaking
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Interventions
Patients and families in the intervention arm will receive touch points from the surgery nurse coach to support their care transition from hospital to home after surgery.
Locations(1)
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NCT06752031