Psychological Sequalae of Colonic Resections v1.0
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Psychological Sequalae of Colonic Resections
IRAS ID
214651
Contact name
Julie Cornish
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Cwm Taf R&D department
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 8 months, 31 days
Research summary
The aim of this study is to improve access to psychological therapies for patients who develop psychological sequelae following large bowel (colonic) resection.
All patients undergoing colonic resection will have had major surgery and be at risk of complications. The stress of this surgery and any type of complications could potentially lead to anxiety and depression or even PTSD, particularly if they experience complications.
The majority will be having this surgery for cancer or inflammatory bowel disease and have a substantial risk of morbidity and even mortality as a result of the surgery. They may also be given a stoma (bag). It has been reported that up to 50% of patients undergoing cancer treatment have anxiety or depression. PTSD affects 3% of the population but studies have reported an incidence of 12-34% following surgery for cancer. Patients who have a stoma, due to any condition, are also at risk of anxiety and depression.
Patients with cancer are able to access psychological therapies via the Macmillan cancer charity, although they may not be aware of this, however little is offered to patients with other conditions.
In order to work out the cost involved in improving access to psychological therapies and what changes to service are needed, we need to determine the incidence of psychological sequaelae in our patients. All patients who have had colonic surgery in the previous 3 years will be contacted by post and asked to complete 4 questionnaires assessing for anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and quality of life.REC name
South West - Frenchay Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
16/SW/0346
Date of REC Opinion
20 Feb 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion