SWHSI-QoL
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Psychometric evaluation of the WoundQoL-14 health-related quality of life tool in patients with surgical wounds healing by secondary intention (SWHSI) – The SWHSI-QoL Study
IRAS ID
321703
Contact name
Misha Sidapra
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 7 months, 31 days
Research summary
Wounds present a significant healthcare challenge in the United Kingdom, with an estimated annual treatment cost of approximately £8.3 billion for the National Health Service.
Following surgical procedures, the conventional practice is to suture or staple wounds closed. Nevertheless, this approach is not universally suitable or advisable. In select cases, patients' wounds are left to heal from the base up, a procedure known as Surgical Wound Healing by Secondary Intention (SWHSI).
Living with a SWHSI can significantly affect the patient's well-being. Researchers and medical professionals are dedicated to enhancing treatment and care for this patient group but we don't currently have a good way of measuring the impact of SWHSIs on quality of life.
We aim to test a method for assessing the quality of life within the SWHSI population - the Wound-QoL questionnaire. This study will rigorously assess the Wound-QoL questionnaire's ability to accurately and consistently measure the quality of life in individuals with SWHSI in the UK for use in research and clinical settings.
REC name
London - City & East Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
24/PR/0943
Date of REC Opinion
11 Sep 2024
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion