NCT07073872

Brief Summary

Background: Patients after laparoscopic abdominal surgery are frequently seen with complications such as pain and infection after discharge, which affects the readmission rate of patients to hospital. It is predicted that these complications will be reduced with IDEAL (Include, Discuss, Educate, Assess, and Listen) discharge education given during discharge and patient satisfaction will increase. Objectives: The aim of this quasi-experimental study was to investigate the effect of discharge education prepared in accordance with IDEAL discharge planning recommendations on discharge satisfaction levels and readmission rates in laparoscopy abdominal surgery patients. Methods: Patients were recruited from an internationally accredited hospital in Kocaeli, Turkey between February and August 2024. This study was conducted on 62 patients (31 in each intervention and control group). Participants in the intervention group received the nurse-led IDEAL Discharge Education Program (IDEP) and the control group received a standard 15-minute face-to-face discharge education the day of discharge day. The IDEP is a nurse-led, structured discharge education program in accordance with IDEAL Discharge Planning that uses the teach-back method. IDEP is an individualized discharge educational program for surgical patients that utilizes the teach-back method and a printed booklet. Data on discharge education satisfaction was measured at day of discharge (T1), and rehospitalization and readmission was assessed at 1-month after discharge (T2). Outcomes were analyzed with Independent Samples t Test and Chi Square.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
62

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Feb 2024

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

February 12, 2024

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 8, 2024

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 8, 2024

Completed
10 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 27, 2025

Completed
21 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 18, 2025

Completed
Last Updated

July 18, 2025

Status Verified

July 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

6 months

First QC Date

June 27, 2025

Last Update Submit

July 16, 2025

Conditions

Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgeries

Keywords

discharge educationIDEAL dischargeteach-backnurse-led

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

  • Discharge Education Satisfaction Scale for Surgical Patients

    Satisfaction with the discharge education program was assessed using the Discharge Education Satisfaction Scale for Surgical Patients. The scale's scores range from a minimum of 21 to a maximum of 105, with higher scores reflecting greater satisfaction.

    Day 1

  • Readmission rate

    Readmission rate

    1st month

  • Rehospitalization rate

    Rehospitalization rate

    1st month

Study Arms (2)

IDEAL Discharge Education Program (IDEP)

EXPERIMENTAL

IDEAL Discharge Education Program (IDEP)

Other: IDEAL Discharge Education Program

Control Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

control group

Other: control group

Interventions

IDEAL Discharge Education ProgramOTHER

Participants in the intervention group received the nurse-led IDEAL Discharge Education Program (IDEP) and the control group received a standard 15-minute face-to-face discharge education the day of discharge day. The IDEP is a nurse-led, structured discharge education program in accordance with IDEAL Discharge Planning that uses the teach-back method. IDEP is an individualized discharge educational program for surgical patients that utilizes the teach-back method and a printed booklet.

IDEAL Discharge Education Program (IDEP)
control groupOTHER

This group receives routine hospital discharge instructions for 15 minutes on the day of discharge.

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Undergone laparoscopic abdominal surgery
  • Be hospitalized for at least 24 hours
  • Speak and understand Turkish
  • Be 18 years of age or older

You may not qualify if:

  • Have undergone revision surgery
  • Patients with communication difficulties due to any medical condition
  • Patients who refused to participate in the study

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Anadolu Medical Center

Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Control Groups

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Epidemiologic Research DesignEpidemiologic MethodsInvestigative TechniquesResearch DesignMethods

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Inversigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 27, 2025

First Posted

July 18, 2025

Study Start

February 12, 2024

Primary Completion

August 8, 2024

Study Completion

September 8, 2024

Last Updated

July 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

TU(1)