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Evaluation of the Effects of Education and Counseling Provided to Patients Via Distance Nursing After Cataract Surgery on Regular Use of Medications and Patient Satisfaction. CAT-TELEMED (Cataract - Telemedicine) TNCat-25 (Tele-Nursing Cataract - 2025)

Turkey (Türkiye)128 participantsStarted 2025-01-16

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of tele-nursing-based education and counseling on medication adherence and patient satisfaction following cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is a common procedure, especially among the elderly, to improve visual function. However, the postoperative period is critical, and the success of the treatment greatly depends on whether patients use their prescribed eye drops and medications correctly and consistently. Patient satisfaction with the healthcare experience also plays a key role in overall outcomes. The main hypothesis of this study is that structured education and counseling provided remotely by nurses (tele-nursing) will lead to better medication adherence and higher satisfaction compared to standard postoperative care. Participants undergoing cataract surgery will be randomly assigned into two groups: Intervention group: Will receive tele-nursing education and counseling via scheduled phone calls. Control group: Will receive routine postoperative care with no additional support. Nurses in the intervention group will educate patients on medication usage, eye care, possible complications, and other relevant topics after surgery. Follow-up calls will allow patients to ask questions and receive continuous support. Both medication adherence and patient satisfaction will be measured using validated scales. Data will be analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) statistical software. The results of this study may demonstrate the potential benefits of integrating tele-health interventions into postoperative care, especially in ophthalmology. It may also highlight the critical role of nurses in delivering remote patient education and support, contributing to the growing field of digital health.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 100 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and older * Patients who voluntarily agree to participate in the study * Patients able to communicate in Turkish * Patients who own a personal mobile phone * Patients who can read text messages or have a relative at home who can assist them after discharge * Patients without hearing impairments * Patients undergoing eye surgery (cataract surgery) for the first time Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 years of age * Patients who do not volunteer to participate in the study * Patients who do not understand Turkish and cannot communicate in Turkish * Patients with any psychiatric illness * Patients with hearing or perception problems

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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?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Visual Analog Scale - Satisfaction (VAS-S)

Timeframe: Postoperative day 30

Medication Adherence Reporting Scale

Timeframe: Postoperative day 30

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07262866

SponsorZüleyha Sönmez

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-11

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