Effect of a Preoperative Educational Video on Anxiety Levels
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorAksaray University Training and Research Hospital
About this trial
Preoperative anxiety is common among patients undergoing elective surgery and may negatively affect perioperative outcomes. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a short educational video in reducing preoperative anxiety. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups: a QR code-based video group, a tablet-based video group, or a control group receiving standard preoperative information. Anxiety levels will be assessed using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS). The secondary objective is to evaluate the utilization of QR code-based video education.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Age 18 years or older.
Scheduled for elective surgery under anesthesia.
Able to understand Turkish.
Able to provide written informed consent.
Disqualifiers
Emergency surgery.
Visual or hearing impairment preventing video viewing.
Cognitive impairment.
Neurological or psychiatric disorders that may interfere with communication or completion of study questionnaires.
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
QR Code Video
BehavioralParticipants received a QR code providing access to the standardized preoperative educational video. They were instructed to watch the video before surgery using their own smartphone or another internet-enabled device.
Tablet Video
BehavioralParticipants viewed the standardized preoperative educational video on a tablet device provided by the study staff in the preoperative waiting area before surgery.
Treatment groups
360 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsGroup A: QR Code Video GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Tablet Video GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group C: Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale ( APAIS)
The Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) will be used to assess preoperative anxiety and information requirement. Scores range from 6 to 26, with higher scores indicating greater preoperative anxiety and information requirement (worse outcome).
Time frame
On the day of surgery, immediately before induction of anesthesiaSecondary outcomes
1
QR Code Utilization Rate
The proportion of participants who accessed the educational video through the provided QR code before surgery.
Time frame
From enrollment until immediately before anesthesia induction on the day of surgery, assessed up to 1 monthLocations
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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