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We’re interested in how hair removal such as (shaving or clipping) was handled as part of your surgical experience, and how you felt about it. We’d also like your opinion on a potential alternative approach.
1.
What is your age?
Under 18
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
Prefer not to say.
2.
What type of surgery did you have?
Abdominal (e.g. hernia repair, bowel surgery)
Groin (e.g. inguinal hernia, vascular, lymph node surgery)
Gynaecological (e.g. hysterectomy, ovarian surgery)
Colorectal (e.g. proctectomy, colectomy)
Anal or perianal (e.g. surgery for piles/haemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas)
Genital area (e.g. removal of genital warts, other procedures)
Other (please specify)
3.
Were you informed in advance that hair in the surgical area might be removed?
Yes, by my surgical team or nurse
No, I was not informed
I’m not sure / can’t remember
4.
Were you asked or advised to remove hair yourself before coming into hospital?
Yes
No
I’m not sure / can’t remember
5.
To your knowledge, was hair removed (e.g. shaved or clipped) in the area where your surgery took place?
Yes
No
Not sure/can't remember
6.
If hair was removed, did you experience any of the following afterwards? (Tick all that apply)
Itching or irritation as the hair grew back
Redness or skin reaction
Discomfort or pain at the shaved site
No problems at all
Not applicable
Other (please specify)
7.
Before your surgery, were you already in the habit of removing hair(e.g. shaving or waxing) from the groin, abdominal or perianal area as part of your normal grooming routine?
Always
Usually
Sometimes
Rarely
Never
8.
Do you have any thoughts or feelings about hair removal being part of surgical preparation?
9.
What is your gender?
Female
Male
Prefer not to say
None binary
Prefer to self describe(please specify)
10.
Some patients have suggested that waxing before surgery could be a more comfortable and hygienic option than shaving, with slower regrowth and less irritation.
One idea is that patients could be offered the option to attend a short appointment with a trained professional for waxing in the week before surgery. How likely are you to take up this opportunity if offered?
Very likely
Likely
Neither likely nor unlikely
Unlikely
Very unlikely
Other (please specify)
