La Fe hospital surveys 100 patients with aortic aneurysm to assess impact on quality of life



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## La Fe hospital surveys 100 patients with aortic aneurysm to assess impact on quality of life The Universitat Jaume I has translated and culturally adapted the study's survey, which aims to actively involve patients in making decisions that affect them

10/04/2024 |
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The Universitat Jaume I has translated and culturally adapted the study's survey, which aims to actively involve patients in making decisions that affect them.

Researchers at La Fe Hospital's Angiology and Vascular Surgery Department are conducting a groundbreaking study on aortic aneurysms. The project, the first of its kind in Spain, aims to understand how this condition affects patients' quality of life and their experience with healthcare.

One hundred patients with aortic aneurysms have been invited to participate. They will complete questionnaires based on a model developed by the esteemed British institution [Health Psychology Research Ltd.](https://healthpsychologyresearch.com/) These questionnaires, translated and culturally adapted for Spanish and Valencian audiences by the Universitat Jaume I, assess both quality of life and satisfaction with treatment.

Aortic aneurysms are bulges in the main artery carrying blood from the heart. This condition, particularly prevalent in men over 55, can be life-threatening. While open surgery and endovascular repair (via an artery like the femoral) are treatment options, neither is without drawbacks that can impact a patient's well-being. Additionally, the anxiety of monitoring an aneurysm not yet requiring intervention is a significant factor.

"We want to empower patients," explains Dr. Manuel Miralles, Head of Angiology and Vascular Surgery at La Fe. "By understanding their experiences, we can better support them in navigating their illness and making informed decisions about their care."

The meticulous translation and cultural adaptation process, overseen by the Department of European Philology and Cultures at Universitat Jaume I, ensures the questionnaires accurately capture patient experiences while preserving the core meaning for international comparisons. Dr. Adéla Kotatkova, a co-director of the study and lecturer at the university, highlights the importance of this approach: "This is a pioneering effort. We've taken great care to ensure the questionnaires are clear for patients, allowing for valid comparisons with future studies abroad."

This research has the potential to significantly improve patient care for aortic aneurysms in Spain and beyond.

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