Objective and Perceived Quality Study in Patients Undergoing Elective Groin Hernia Surgery

Objective and Perceived Quality Study in Patients Undergoing Elective Groin Hernia Surgery by the Abdominal Wall Surgery Unit of the Hospital Complex of Navarra

This is a prospective non-comparative observational study of cohorts. Consists on offering surveys to every patient undergoing groin hernia surgery in our Abdominal Wall Surgery Unit, in Hospital of Navarra.

HYPOTHESIS:

The objective and perceived quality data of the patients under study (adult patients undergoing scheduled inguinal hernia without complications) in Pamplona are within the international quality standards.

OBJECTIVES

Primary objective:

-Obtaining data of objective and perceived quality of patients undergoing elective groin hernia surgery in Pamplona durinag a year to compare them with international quality standards.

Secondary objectives:

• Obtaining data on duration of sick leave (temporary disability due to common contingency) associated with the referred procedures, as well as their possible complications.
• Assess the costs associated with the intervention and its possible complications.
• Raise options (if necessary and feasible) to improve the results exposed obtained by our service.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients entering surgical waiting list during a year (from March 1st, 2018, to February 28th, 2019).
• Elective surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age below 16.
• Mental diseases.
• Patients not capable of understanding the study.
• Patients that reject entering the study.