Effectiveness of Health Education as a Nursing Intervention in Improving Quality of Life and Redu… (NCT07347158) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Health Education as a Nursing Intervention in Improving Quality of Life and Reducing Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Ostomy Patients Following Digestive Surgery: A Quasi-Experimental Study.
Spain70 participantsStarted 2026-03-04
Plain-language summary
The proposed project is a prospective quasi-experimental study to be conducted at the Ostomy Clinic of the University Hospital Complex of Santiago de Compostela. The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of health education as a nursing intervention in reducing anxiety and depression and improving the quality of life of ostomy patients following digestive surgery. The study will focus on adult patients who have undergone an elimination ostomy, excluding terminal patients and those with cognitive impairments.
The study involves clinical follow-up of patients from hospital admission to several months after completing the health education program. Validated scales will be used to measure quality of life, anxiety, and depression. The intervention will consist of health education workshops and continuous follow-up by specialized nursing staff.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults
* Patients with digestive ostomies, either permanent or temporary ostomies lasting more than 6 months, attending ostomy consultations.
* Volunteers with permanent digestive ostomies from the Santiago and Barbanza healthcare area.
* Patients who agree to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Terminal patients
* Patients with cognitive impairments
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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
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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?
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