CompletedNot Applicable

Microlearning-Based Health Education for Ambulatory Surgery Patients

United States5 participantsStarted 2025-10-30

Plain-language summary

This study is being conducted to explore how microlearning-based health education can improve patients' knowledge, self-confidence in managing their care (self-efficacy), and overall recovery after same-day surgery. Ambulatory surgeries, such as vaginal hysterectomies and mid-urethral sling procedures, are becoming more common because they typically lead to better outcomes and shorter recovery times than inpatient surgeries. Microlearning has been effective in improving knowledge and confidence in other healthcare settings, but is not yet well studied for surgical patients. A total of 50 participants will be enrolled in the study at the University Hospitals. Participants will be patients scheduled for either a mid-urethral sling procedure or a vaginal hysterectomy, and they will complete pre- and post-education surveys as part of the study.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for the ambulatory mid-urethral sling procedures for stress urinary incontinence OR ambulatory vaginal hysterectomy for uterine prolapse * Aged 18 to 80 * Able to access technology (mobile phone, computer, tablet, or iPad) * Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English to read, write, speak, and understand instructions without the need for translation or interpretation. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior experience with ambulatory surgery in the past year * Diagnosed with Cognitive disorders of dementia or Alzheimer's * Blindness * Pregnancy

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in knowledge score as measured by the knowledge test.

Timeframe: Baseline, Post Education (within 2 weeks after surgery)

Change in Self-Efficacy as measured by the Self-care Self-Efficacy Scale (SCSES)

Timeframe: Baseline, Post Education (within 2 weeks after the surgery)

Quality of Postoperative Recovery as measured by the Post-discharge Surgical Recovery (PSR).

Timeframe: Post Education ( within 2 weeks after surgery)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07221435

SponsorUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-12

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