Improving Surgical Communication for Patients in Wisconsin

Part of paid clinical trials in Madison, Wisconsin.

Sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Study ID
NCT06647303
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Surgeons
  • Surgical Procedure, Unspecified

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Training on communication framework — BEHAVIORAL
    Surgeons will receive training on the Better Conversations framework
  • Focus Group — OTHER
    Participants will attend a focus group to discuss the survey instruments used in this study which will help with future study design
  • Surveys — OTHER
    Participants will complete surveys regarding the surgeon's communication skills

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to evaluate a new training program to support communication between surgeons and their patients. The goal of the training program is to help patients get the information they need to make treatment decisions that are right for them. Participants will complete surveys, attend a focus group, or receive training on Better Conversations, depending on the type of participant.

Key Dates

Start date
Nov 18, 2024
Status verified
Oct 2025
Primary completion
Nov 30, 2028
Completion
Nov 30, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
580 participants (estimated)
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Arms

  • Experimental: Surgical candidate
    Participants who are undergoing surgical consultation
  • Experimental: Stakeholder Focus Group
    Participants have previous experience with surgery
  • Experimental: Surgeons
    Surgeons from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Surgery with an outpatient surgical clinic who treat adult patients at UW Health

Primary Outcome Measure

Effect of automated training program [ Time Frame: Up to 4 years ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
University of WisconsinMadisonWisconsin53705
Kyle J Bushaw, MA
[email protected]
608-265-2904
Margaret (Gretchen) Schwarze, MD, MPP (PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR)

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