Evaluating Health Literacy, Expectations and Regrets in Patients Undergoing Major Abdominal Surgery for Malignant Disease
Key facts
- Where
- Copenhagen, DenmarkSee the site
Where in Denmark
- RigshospitaletCopenhagen, DenmarkTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
- Trial code
- NCT07450950
- Record updated
- 5 March 2026
- Original description
Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery often have to make complex decisions about their treatment, where risks, benefits and possible complications must be considered. Limited health literacy and unmet expectations can make this process difficult and may increase the risk of regret after surgery, as well as feelings of not having received sufficient support or clear information.Read full original descriptionShow less
Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery often have to make complex decisions about their treatment, where risks, benefits and possible complications must be considered. Limited health literacy and unmet expectations can make this process difficult and may increase the risk of regret after surgery, as well as feelings of not having received sufficient support or clear information.
The aim of this study is to explore how well patients understand the information they receive before surgery, what expectations they have and how these expectations relate to their postoperative experiences. The study includes patients undergoing major abdominal cancer surgery, such as pancreatic, liver, esophageal, gastric, or large bowel surgery, at Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet. Data will be collected before surgery, one month after discharge and again three months later.
Inclusion: Patients > 18 years undergoing elective surgical treatment; Patients who can read and understand the Danish language.
Exclusion: Patients who are cognitively disabled and cannot mentally cooperate with the study design, as assessed by the investigator; In accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, patients have the right to withdraw from the study at any time for any reason.