Cataract Surgery
Conditions
Keywords
cataract, anxiety, teleconsultation
Brief summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effect of structured teleconference-based counseling provided before cataract surgery on patients' anxiety levels and predefined postoperative outcome measures. The study will be conducted between January 31, 2025, and May 31, 2025, at a public hospital located in the Western Black Sea Region. The study population will consist of patients scheduled for cataract surgery. Eligible participants will be assigned to the intervention or control group using a simple random sampling method. Patients in the intervention group will receive structured teleconference-based counseling prior to surgery, while patients in the control group will receive standard preoperative care. Data will be collected using the Patient Information Form, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Tele-Nursing Evaluation Form, and the Patient Outcome Form. Participants will be followed up by telephone on postoperative days 1, 3, and 7. Statistical analyses of the collected data will be performed using SPSS version 29.0.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled study is planned to examine the effect of structured teleconference-based counseling provided before cataract surgery on patients' anxiety levels and predefined postoperative variables. The study will be carried out with patients scheduled for cataract surgery at a public hospital in the Western Black Sea Region. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. Patients in the intervention group will receive structured counseling via teleconference prior to surgery, while those in the control group will receive routine preoperative care. Data will be collected using validated data collection tools, including the Patient Information Form, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Tele-Nursing Evaluation Form, and the Patient Outcome Form. Anxiety levels and postoperative variables will be assessed at predetermined time points, including preoperative assessment and postoperative follow-up on days 1, 3, and 7. This study aims to contribute to the development of evidence-based nursing practices by evaluating the role of teleconference-based preoperative counseling.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALTeleconference-Based Structured Preoperative Counseling Program for Cataract Surgery
Participants will receive a structured, standardized preoperative counseling program delivered via teleconference in addition to standard care. The intervention will be conducted 1-3 days before cataract surgery as a single session lasting approximately 30-40 minutes and will be delivered by a trained nurse/researcher.
BEHAVIORALRoutine Preoperative Education and Standard Clinical Care
Participants will receive routine preoperative education and standard clinical care according to institutional protocols. No additional educational or counseling intervention will be provided.
Sponsors
Mehtap ÖZTÜRK BAKIR
Bartin State Hospital
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
No minimum to 80 Months
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Criteria for inclusion in the study: * The patient must be willing to participate in the study * There must be no impediments to communication * Willingness to cooperate * Being 18 years of age or older * No diagnosed mental illness * Being able to read and write * Being able to communicate by telephone * Using a smartphone and having an internet connection
Exclusion criteria
* Not wanting to participate in the study * Having previously undergone eye surgery * Having a communication barrier * Not being open to cooperation * Being under 18 years of age * Having a diagnosed mental illness * Being illiterate * Being unable to use communication tools * Not having a smartphone and internet connection Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Preoperative Anxiety Level | Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery. | Preoperative anxiety level will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The STAI consists of two 20-item subscales: State Anxiety and Trait Anxiety. Each subscale has a total score range of 20 to 80. Higher scores indicate higher levels of anxiety, representing a worse outcome. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Knowledge About Cataract Surgery | Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery. | Patient knowledge level will be assessed using a structured Patient Knowledge Questionnaire developed for cataract surgery education. Total scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge about cataract surgery. |
| Patient Satisfaction With Preoperative Information | Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery. | Patient satisfaction with preoperative information will be assessed using a structured Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire related to preoperative education. Total scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher patient satisfaction. |
| Adherence to Preoperative Care Instructions | Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery. | Adherence to preoperative care instructions assessed using a checklist-based evaluation form. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed