This study looks at how a short educational video can help people better understand thyroid surgery. Patients who have thyroid nodules and need surgery will be part of the study. Some patients will get the usual information from their doctor, while others will also watch a video that explains the surgery in a simple and clear way. The study will check if the video helps patients feel more confident about their decision, lowers anxiety, and helps them remember important information about their surgery. Patients will answer surveys before surgery, after surgery, and 3 months later.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Patient knowledge score using a 10-item internally validated Thyroid Surgery Knowledge Assessment
Timeframe: Immediately after study enrollment (pre-consent) and immediately following the surgical consent process (post-consent)
Decisional Conflict Score using the Decisional Conflict Scale (DCS)
Timeframe: Preoperatively (after the consent process and before surgery)
Satisfaction with Decision Score using the Satisfaction with Decision Scale (SDS)
Timeframe: Immediately after consent (Preoperative), Postoperative Day 22, and Postoperative Day 100
Decision Regret Score using the Decision Regret Scale (DRS)
Timeframe: Postoperative Day 22 and Postoperative Day 100
Anxiety Score using the Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A)
Timeframe: Immediately after consent (Preoperative), Postoperative Day 22, and Postoperative Day 100