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Ostomy Readmission Reduction Program
Sponsor: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Summary
The purpose of this study is to reduce complications like peristomal skin issues, stoma-related problems, dehydration, and other preventable factors that can lead to re-hospitalization within the first 30 days after surgery.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2025-05-01
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2025-05-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Preoperative Telehealth
Conduct a preoperative telehealth consultation with a Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurse (WOCN) to provide patient education on post-surgical care expectations.
Measure Ostomy Output
Patients will be sent home with a measuring container (graduated container) and will measure their ostomy output every 12 hours and record it in a pad that will be provided to them.
Locations (1)
Surgery Group LA
Los Angeles, California, United States