About this trial

The goal of this study to test if a care transition intervention designed for older colorectal surgery patients would improve outcomes after discharge. It will assess the feasibility of the intervention.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adult patients (>65 years old)

Scheduled to undergo an elective colorectal surgery procedure

Ability to provide informed consent

Disqualifiers

Emergent, non-elective colorectal procedures

Non-English Speaking

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • OSCAR-S Care Transition Model

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 1 treatment group

Locations

1
81 Highland Ave01970, SalemMassachusetts, United States

Sponsors and collaborators

Massachusetts General Hospital

Lead sponsor