Methodological progression of SROI applied to Orthognathic Surgery
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Progression of the Social Return On Investment methodology applied to post-operative Orthognathic Surgery patients
IRAS ID
241524
Contact name
Colin Baker
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Gloucestershire
Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier
RPA_SEHW_2018_Baker, University of Gloucestershire ref number
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 30 days
Research summary
Orthognathic Surgery is facial orthopaedic surgery to the mandible and/or maxilla to correct dental relationships. The aim of the proposed research is to understand more fully the wider nature of changes associated with Orthognathic Surgery (OS) that have been identified in previous research undertaken by the applicants (REC reference: 16/SW/0166; IRAS project ID: 204702).
Further research will help develop and refine the Social Return On Investment (SROI) approach by extending the research into new geographical areas. Conducting the research at additional sites increases the size and scope of the sample which is important for verifying the results, increasing conceptual sensitivity of the Theory of Change concerning patient outcomes, and provide the basis for developing a standardised patient outcomes questionnaire that provides insight into the impact of surgery.
Research objectives:
1. Conduct a grounded theory-SROI methodology;
2. Refine a theory of change concerning the outcomes of OS;
3. Investigate contextual factors and those that are perceived to facilitate or prevent successful outcomes;
4. Investigate the perceived benefits, and drawbacks, associated with undergoing OS;
5. Develop and pilot test a patient survey.SROI is a government-recognised methodology that seeks to understand the wider benefits to society of a given intervention or service. The proposed research will undertake a storyboard exercise to explore the nature of outcomes anticipated by postoperative OS patients (target total n = 60) and professionals involved in providing orthognathic treatment (surgical staff, target total n = 10) in Cheltenham, Bristol, Oxford, Swansea and Newport.
Research questions:
1. What are the short, medium and long term outcomes of OS perceived by patients?
2. What is the nature of factors that are perceived to facilitate or prevent successful outcomes of OS?
3. What are the overall opinions of postoperative OS patients?
4. What are the perceived benefits and costs of undergoing OS?
5. What is the estimated value of OS to postoperative OS patients?REC name
South Central - Hampshire B Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
18/SC/0327
Date of REC Opinion
11 Jul 2018
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion