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Patients' perspective of functional outcome after elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: a questionnaire survey

Khan, Junaid A.; Mazari, Fayyaz A.; Abdul Rahman, H; Abdul Rahman, M.N.A.; Mockford, Katherine; Chetter, Ian C.; McCollum, Peter T.

Authors

Junaid A. Khan

Fayyaz A. Mazari

H Abdul Rahman

M.N.A. Abdul Rahman

Katherine Mockford

Peter T. McCollum



Abstract

BackgroundTo evaluate patients' awareness, functional outcome, and satisfaction after abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair.MethodsA study-specific questionnaire was developed with collaboration of a multidisciplinary team. Lists of patients who underwent elective open AAA repair and endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) between January 2006 and December 2008 were obtained from the departmental database and cross-checked against hospital database for survival status. Emergency AAA repairs were excluded. Study questionnaires were posted to 138 patients (113 open, 25 EVAR) with self-addressed stamped return envelopes. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS v16.0.ResultsResponse rate was 89% (n = 123; 102 open, 21 EVAR). Seventy-one percent (n = 88) were unaware of this condition before diagnosis. Ninety-seven percent (n = 120) indicated their understanding of the need for surgery. Ninety-two percent (n = 113) stated that the operation was adequately explained to them. Ninety percent (n = 111) reported full recovery after surgery, with 60% (n = 74) recovering within 6 months. Eighty-seven percent (n = 108) were satisfied with the overall experience, and 85% (n = 105) stated that they would recommend the operation to family and/or friends if required.ConclusionsThere is a lack of awareness regarding AAA in elderly population. However, after being diagnosed, patients understand the implications and are satisfied with the overall results and would recommend AAA repair to family and/or friends if required.

Citation

Khan, J. A., Mazari, F. A., Abdul Rahman, M., Mockford, K., Chetter, I. C., & McCollum, P. T. (2011). Patients' perspective of functional outcome after elective abdominal aortic aneurysm repair: a questionnaire survey. Annals of vascular surgery, 25(7), 878-886. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2011.05.013

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Jul 28, 2011
Online Publication Date Jul 28, 2011
Publication Date 2011-10
Journal Annals of Vascular Surgery
Print ISSN 0890-5096
Publisher Elsevier
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 25
Issue 7
Pages 878-886
DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.avsg.2011.05.013
Keywords Surgery; Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine; General Medicine
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/432599