CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Surgical Site Infections on Patient Reported Cosmetic Outcomes in Dermatologic Surgery

Sweden114 participantsStarted 2021-02-24

Plain-language summary

This study involves surveying two matched groups of patients that underwent dermatologic surgery at our department. One group had a documented surgical site infection and the other didn't. All patients will be asked to complete a questionnaire in which they assess the physical appearance of their scars and its psychosocial impact. Results will be compared between the groups.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient above 18 years of age that underwent a dermatosurgical procedure at our department between march 2017 and march 2020. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients assessed as not suitable for telephone survey due to hearing disabilities or cognitive impairment

What they're measuring

Comparing mean values of SCAR-Q scores in both groups

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04744961

SponsorRegion Skane

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2021-05-17

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