ITHBC-based nursing program to support self-care after leg varicose vein surgery

Research on the Application of Nursing Intervention Based on ITHBC Theory in Postoperative Self-Management of Patients With Varicose Veins of the Lower Extremities

This project will try a nursing program based on ITHBC theory to help adults manage their recovery and self-care after surgery for varicose veins in the legs.

Quick facts

• Phase: Not applicable
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 104 (estimated)
• Ages: 18 Years and up
• Sex: All
• Sponsor: Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University (Academic / other)
• Locations: 1 site (Nanchang, Jang XI)
• Trial ID: NCT07570277 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This interventional program builds a postoperative self-management nursing plan for patients with lower-extremity varicose veins using the ITHBC theoretical framework. Participants receive either routine nursing care or the ITHBC-based self-management intervention, which includes education, use of smart devices, and structured follow-up. Outcomes collected include postoperative self-management ability, self-efficacy, complication rates, and quality of life. The study compares these measures between groups to determine whether the ITHBC-based approach produces better recovery and patient-reported outcomes.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 who have had their first surgical treatment for lower-extremity varicose veins, are conscious, can read and write, can use smart devices, and can give informed consent.

Not a fit: Patients with secondary varicose veins, severe organ disease or mental illness, concurrent lower-extremity arterial disease, acute infection, malignancy, those participating in other research, or those unable to use devices or communicate are unlikely to benefit from this program.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could improve patients' postoperative self-care skills and confidence, reduce complications, and enhance quality of life.

How similar studies have performed: Behavior-theory-based nursing and self-management programs have shown benefits for self-efficacy and quality of life in other chronic and postoperative populations, but direct evidence specifically for postoperative varicose veins is limited.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* It meets the diagnostic criteria for varicose veins of the lower extremities in the "Chinese Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Chronic Venous Diseases";
* The first surgical treatment for varicose veins of the lower extremities was received;
* Age \>18 years old;
* The patient is conscious, has no language communication barriers, possesses certain reading and writing abilities, and is proficient in using intelligent devices;
* Informed consent and voluntary participation.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Secondary varicose veins of the lower extremities ;
* Patients with a history of severe organ diseases or mental illness;
* Patients with combined lower extremity arterial diseases, acute infections and malignant tumors;
* Participate in other researchers.

Where this trial is running

Nanchang, Jang XI

• The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University — Nanchang, Jang XI, China (Recruiting)

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Yujin Yang

Conditions Varicose Veins