Determining the surplus value of telehealth in addition to the standard program after a bariatric procedure
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Condition
- Gastrointestinal therapeutic procedures
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Research involving
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Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
Numeric Rating Scale for decision making after 12 months
Secondary outcome
Verbal Descriptor Scale satisfactorily patients and caretakers
Quality of life with RAND 36 questionnaire
Reduction in weight and comorbidities
Number of additional telephone contacts not leading to medical intervention
Frequency technical failures of the wireless monitoring devices
Background summary
Telehealth has a great additinal value to standard care. The use in bariatric
patients is described rarely, even though this group seems to be particularly
suitable. These patients have to attend a postoperative follow-up program for 5
years, are often young adults and are internet minded nd could benefit from
motivational coaching. Now, online coaching modules and remote monitoring
devices are available. The real surplusvalue of these additions is still
uncertain
Study objective
Determining the surplus value of telehealth in addition to the standard program
after a bariatric procedure
Study design
150 selected patients postoperatively in the obesity center randomly divided
into 3 groups;
(1) standard counseling
(2) standard counseling + online coaching modules
(3) standard counseling + online coaching modules + wireless remote monitoring
for the period of 12 months
Study burden and risks
The sub-group randomized to the use of wireless monitoring devices will have to
read and hear about its use. Patients are encouraged to use the online coaching
modules and wireless devices, however it is not obligated. The extent of the
burden is assumed to be small. Furthermore there seems no specific risk
associated with participation.
Michelangelolaan 2
Eindhoven 5623 EJ
NL
Michelangelolaan 2
Eindhoven 5623 EJ
NL
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Inclusion criteria
- Completed the questionnaire online
- Having ongoing access to internet
- Ability to use a model of mobile device (smartphone or tablet) form the list
- A body mass index above 40 kg/m2 or above 35 kg/m2 with related comorbidity (hypertension, diabetes type 2, hyperlipidaemia, obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome or joint arthritis of lower limbs)
- A gastric sleeve / bypass / revision planned
- Age of 18 years or more
- Ability to read and write the Dutch language
- Signed informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Not fulfilling the selection criteria
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Recruitment
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| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| CCMO | NL50324.060.14 |
| OMON | NL-OMON23994 |