Video-Based Preoperative Education in Laparoscopic Tubal Ligation
Turkey (Türkiye)80 participantsStarted 2024-01-01
Plain-language summary
This quasi-experimental study aimed to compare video-based preoperative education with traditional verbal counseling in terms of anxiety, postoperative pain, and patient satisfaction among women scheduled for laparoscopic tubal ligation. The study was conducted between January and June 2024 and included 80 women. Participants were allocated to either a routine verbal counseling group or a video-based education group, with 40 participants in each group. The video-based education group received preoperative counseling through an animated educational video, whereas the control group received routine verbal counseling. Demographic and obstetric characteristics were recorded. Anxiety levels were assessed using the Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, postoperative pain was evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale, and patient satisfaction was measured after the procedure. The outcomes of the two groups were compared to evaluate the effect of video-based preoperative education
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
Women who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study Women scheduled for laparoscopic tubal ligation and deemed medically eligible for surgery Women who were able to provide informed consent For participants assigned to the video-based education group, sufficient visual and auditory ability to watch and understand the educational video
Exclusion Criteria:
Women who declined to participate Women who were unable to read and understand the study materials Women with conditions that prevented reliable completion of the study assessments Women who did not complete the required assessment forms
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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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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What they're measuring
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Mean Postoperative Patient Satisfaction Score on a Single-Item 5-Point Likert Satisfaction Scale
Timeframe: Immediately after recovery from anesthesia on the day of surgery