NCT07471243

Dressing-related Experiences and Surgical Site Self-care in Hip and Knee Replacement: an Observational Cohort Study

Dressing-Related Experiences and Surgical Site Self-Care in Hip and Knee Replacement: an Observational Cohort Study (DRESS-X)

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 100 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Bournemouth University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of this prospective observational cohort study is to investigate dressing-related experiences and surgical site self-care in patients who are undergoing a total hip or knee replacement. The main objectives of the study are: * To evaluate patient adherence to the ISWCAP self-care checklist after total hip or knee replacement within an ERAS pathway. * To explore patient-reported outcomes related to the performance and comfort of advanced dressings. * To assess the perceived adequacy and usefulness of post-discharge wound care education. * To identify the incidence and types of wound-related complications in the 12 weeks following surgery. Participants will give informed consent before surgery and will start the study once the dressing has been applied following surgery. There will be follow up study visits at discharge, 7 days, 12 days, 6 weeks and 12 weeks post-surgery. Data relating to vital signs, medical history, surgery and medication will be taken from routine data.

Conditions

• Total Hip Replacement
• Total Knee Replacement

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Wound Dressing Material	The study will investigate any wound dressing applied as part of routine care. Advanced wound dressings are highly absorbent, flexible and comfortable for surgical wounds, and offer up to 14 days wear time. The adhesive moulds to the skin without sticking to the wound, thus protecting the skin and wound from damage. They support patient mobilisation by being comfortable, and thereby minimising painful skin damage such as blisters.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-04-01
• Primary completion: 2027-08-31
• Completion: 2027-08-31
• First posted: 2026-03-13
• Last updated: 2026-03-13

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: United Kingdom