Helping older adults decide about hernia surgery
This study helps older adults with multiple health conditions make decisions about hernia surgery. It tests a program called Patient Priorities Care that aims to align your surgery choices with what matters most to you.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are scheduled to talk with a surgeon about hernia surgery soon, or you already had hernia surgery after January 1, 2025.
- You can communicate by phone and use email regularly.
- You are able to give informed consent and make your own health care decisions.
- You have not already taken part in Phase 1 of this study.
- You can fill out questionnaires on your own or with minimal help.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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