The purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility of using a mobile application (app) called how2trak to improve people's experience, wound surveillance, and detection of surgical site infections (SSI) after colorectal surgery while reducing in-person interactions for patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. This will inform the implementation of a full-scale trial to establish if surveillance of someone's incision and symptoms using how2trak improves SSI detection and management compared to standard care (involving a single post-operative surgery clinic visit). The data collected will contribute to a broader dataset of people with SSI surveillance to be used in developing a clinical decision support system.
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Capability for enrollment
Timeframe: 6 months
Feasibility of the randomization processes
Timeframe: 6 months
How2trak compliance
Timeframe: 6 months
How2trak usability, delivery and compliance
Timeframe: 6 months
Monitoring of protocol deviation and safety
Timeframe: 6 months
Feasibility of data extraction
Timeframe: 6 months
Resources and time required to conduct the feasibility trial will be assessed
Timeframe: 8 months