This study aims to evaluate whether patients recognize a need for a remote monitoring care pathway during the post-operative period following major surgery at Jessa Hospital by means of a semi- structured interview. Besides this, the study explores patient perceptions and willingness to participate in digital monitoring care pathways, identifies potential barriers to adoption, and addressing concerns related to safety, data security, and privacy. Additionally, the study aims to assess patient needs regarding parameter collection, technology usage, and the overall functionality of digital monitoring systems, while evaluating the perceived usefulness of such a pathway in post-operative care.
Surgical patients
>18 years old, Undergone major surgery at Jessa Hospital Hasselt
Unable to provide informed consent or request to not participate in the study
Cognitively incapable of understanding the study
No understanding of the Dutch language
Single group
Semi-structured interview
Procedure/SurgeryA semi-structured interview will be conducted once in-person to each patient after a follow-up consultation in the hospital after their major surgery
Need for monitoring of vital and subjective parameters after discharge
The primary outcome measurement will be assessed by asking patients if they believe that there is a need for monitoring of vital and subjective parameters after discharge.
Perceptions regarding the implementation of digital monitoring care pathways
Patients' perceptions regarding the implementation of digital monitoring care pathways will be evaluated by asking questions about their experience and knowledge of remote care, their perceptions of whether digital monitoring can replace traditional face-to-face consultations, their need for digital information after discharge, and their experience with follow-up and contact with healthcare providers after discharge.
Willingness to participate in digital care pathways
To examine patients' willingness to participate in digital care pathways, following items are questioned: willingness to be discharged sooner with remote monitoring available, factors that would motivate patients to use or recommend remote monitoring, and comfort and willingness to have health monitored remotely through an app or device.
Potential barriers to adopt digital care
To identify potential barriers to adopt digital care, challenges in using remote care will be surveyed.
Concerns about safety
Patients' concerns about safety when being discharged earlier with remote monitoring in place are assessed to understand patient concerns about their own safety.
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