Nursing Education Provided After Cesarean Section Surgery.
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2025-12-01
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of individual education given after cesarean section on the levels of pain and anxiety in women in the postoperative period. The research is a randomized controlled trial with an experimental design, featuring a pre-test-post-test control design with experimental and control groups. The study will be conducted at Çorlu State Hospital. Data will be collected by conducting a pre-test within the first 6-12 hours after cesarean section, followed by education, and then a post-test before discharge (24-48 hours later). The Demographic Information Form, Knowledge Test, Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, and Visual Analog Scale will be used to collect data.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Women aged 18-45
* Women who have undergone cesarean section
* Women who agreed to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Women who are not between 18 and 45 years of age
* Women who have not had a cesarean section
* Those who did not agree to participate in the study
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
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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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.