Microlearning health education for same-day gynecologic surgery
Microlearning-Based Health Education to Enhance Ambulatory Surgery Patients' Knowledge Retention, Self-efficacy, and Quality of Postoperative Recovery
This project will try short, focused online lessons (microlearning) to see if they help adults having same-day mid-urethral sling or vaginal hysterectomy improve their knowledge, confidence, and recovery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Cleveland, Ohio) |
| Trial ID | NCT07221435 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Adults scheduled for ambulatory mid-urethral sling procedures or vaginal hysterectomy at University Hospitals will receive microlearning educational modules delivered via smartphone, tablet, or computer. A total of 50 participants will complete pre- and post-education surveys measuring knowledge, self-efficacy, and recovery-related outcomes. The intervention is provided around the time of the same-day surgery to support home recovery and self-care. Changes within participants after the microlearning intervention will be analyzed to determine its effect on patient-reported outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18–80 who are English-speaking, scheduled for an ambulatory mid-urethral sling or vaginal hysterectomy, and able to access a smartphone, tablet, or computer are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Patients with ambulatory surgery in the past year, diagnosed cognitive disorders (dementia/Alzheimer's), blindness, pregnancy, or those unable to use technology or read English are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, microlearning could provide clearer, easier-to-use education that increases patient confidence, improves self-care after discharge, and may speed recovery.
How similar studies have performed: Microlearning has improved knowledge and confidence in other healthcare settings, but its use for ambulatory surgical patients is novel and not well studied.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled for the ambulatory mid-urethral sling procedures for stress urinary incontinence OR ambulatory vaginal hysterectomy for uterine prolapse * Aged 18 to 80 * Able to access technology (mobile phone, computer, tablet, or iPad) * Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English to read, write, speak, and understand instructions without the need for translation or interpretation. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior experience with ambulatory surgery in the past year * Diagnosed with Cognitive disorders of dementia or Alzheimer's * Blindness * Pregnancy
Where this trial is running
Cleveland, Ohio
- University Hospitals — Cleveland, Ohio, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Adonis Hijaz, MD — University Hospitals
- Study coordinator: Sutthinee Thorngthip, MSN
- Email: sutthinee.thorngthip@uhhostipals.org
- Phone: 216-368-0568
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.