Video education for patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery
The Effect of Patient Education With Video Prior to Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery on Pain, Anxiety and Knowledge Levels of Patients
This study tests if video education can help adults having heart bypass surgery feel less anxious, manage pain better, and understand their care more clearly.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 46 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Baskent University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Etimesgut) |
| Trial ID | NCT06174090 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research examines the effectiveness of video education on pain, anxiety, and knowledge levels in adult patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery. The study utilizes a randomized controlled design where patients receive video-based education aimed at reducing anxiety, controlling pain, and enhancing health outcomes through improved knowledge. The visual nature of the training seeks to address disparities caused by sociodemographic and individual differences among participants, providing essential information about the pre and post-surgical processes and care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are hospitalized for their first coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with visual or hearing impairments, psychiatric illnesses, or known cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce anxiety and pain levels in patients undergoing coronary bypass surgery, leading to better overall health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with video education approaches in similar surgical contexts, indicating potential effectiveness.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being at least 18 years old * Being hospitalized in Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic and Cardiovascular surgery intensive care unit * Undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery for the first time, by sternotomy method * Patients who agree to participate in the research and read and sign the "Informed Volunteer Consent Form for Scientific Research" Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with visual or hearing impariment * Patients with psychiatric illness, * Patients with known cognitive impairment (dementia, Alzheimer's).
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Etimesgut
- Baskent University Faculty of Health Sciences — Ankara, Etimesgut, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gülçin Şahin, MSc
- Email: gulcinnn.sahin@gmail.com
- Phone: +905319901871
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.