Protocol for the AFTERHERNIA Project: patient-reported outcomes of groin and ventral hernia repair.

IF 2.6 2区医学 Q1 SURGERY

Hernia Pub Date : 2025-01-23 DOI:10.1007/s10029-025-03259-1

Anders Gram-Hanssen, Jason Joe Baker, Hugin Reistrup, Klaus Kaae Andersen, Jacob Rosenberg

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Purpose: The AFTERHERNIA Project aims to shift the focus of hernia surgery towards patient-reported outcomes by examining the impact of surgical methods and long-term complications on a national level. Groin and ventral hernia repairs are common surgical procedures with significant impact on patient quality of life and healthcare costs. Most large-scale studies focus on clinical outcomes like reoperation and readmission rates, rather than patient-reported outcomes.

Methods: This nationwide survey involves Danish patients who have undergone groin or ventral hernia repair over a ten-year period. Patients will be identified in the Danish National Patient Registry, and they will receive either the Abdominal Hernia-Q or Groin Hernia-Q questionnaire to collect data on patient-reported outcomes. Data from the questionnaire will be linked with clinical and patient-related data from the Danish Hernia Database. The Danish National Patient Registry also contains information on long-term surgical complications. Thereby, it will be possible to link specific perioperative details with patient-reported outcomes and long-term surgical complications.

Conclusion: The AFTERHERNIA Project aims to redefine the understanding of hernia surgery outcomes by emphasizing patient-reported outcomes on a nationwide basis. By capturing a broad spectrum of patient experiences and outcomes, the project expects to inform and possibly transform clinical guidelines and patient care practices.

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Hernia SURGERY-

CiteScore

4.90

自引率

26.10%

发文量

171

审稿时长

4-8 weeks

期刊介绍： Hernia was founded in 1997 by Jean P. Chevrel with the purpose of promoting clinical studies and basic research as they apply to groin hernias and the abdominal wall . Since that time, a true revolution in the field of hernia studies has transformed the field from a ”simple” disease to one that is very specialized. While the majority of surgeries for primary inguinal and abdominal wall hernia are performed in hospitals worldwide, complex situations such as multi recurrences, complications, abdominal wall reconstructions and others are being studied and treated in specialist centers. As a result, major institutions and societies are creating specific parameters and criteria to better address the complexities of hernia surgery. Hernia is a journal written by surgeons who have made abdominal wall surgery their specific field of interest, but we will consider publishing content from any surgeon who wishes to improve the science of this field. The Journal aims to ensure that hernia surgery is safer and easier for surgeons as well as patients, and provides a forum to all surgeons in the exchange of new ideas, results, and important research that is the basis of professional activity.