The Effect of Mobile Application-Based Education Given to Patients With Tracheostomy on Depression, Social Adaptation and Quality of Recovery

NCT07337668 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Tracheostomy
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 45
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The Effect of Mobile Application-Based Education Given to Patients with Tracheostomy on Depression, Social Adaptation and Quality of Recovery

Conditions

Social Adaptation; Quality of Recovery; Tracheostomized Patients; Depression

Keywords

mobile application; tracheostomy; education; quality of recovery; depression; social adaptation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Depression

  Depression level was assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory. The Beck Depression Inventory is a 21-item self-report questionnaire used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms. Total scores range from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating greater severity of depressive symptoms

  Baseline and postoperative 21 days

• Social Adaptation

  Social adaptation was assessed using the Social Adaptation Self-evaluation Scale. The Social Adaptation Self-Evaluation Scale is a self-report instrument designed to evaluate social functioning and adaptation. Total scores range from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating better social adaptation and functioning

  Baseline and postoperative 21 days

• Quality of Recovery

  Quality of recovery was assessed using the Quality of Recovery-40 (QoR-40) questionnaire. The Quality of Recovery-40 is a validated questionnaire assessing postoperative recovery across five dimensions: emotional state, physical comfort, psychological support, physical independence, and pain. Total scores range from 40 to 200, with higher scores indicating better quality of recovery

  Postoperative 21 days

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Swallowing Function

  Baseline and postoperative 21 days

• Oral Care Status

  Postoperative 21 days

Study Arms (2)

Intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group received standard care plus a mobile application-based education program designed for patients with tracheostomy. The program included educational videos focusing on tracheostomy care, psychosocial support, and postoperative recovery.

Behavioral: Mobile application-based education

Control group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants in this group received standard postoperative care without access to the mobile application-based education program.

Other: Standart Care

Interventions

Mobile application-based education BEHAVIORAL

A structured education program delivered via a mobile application for patients with tracheostomy. The program included educational videos focusing on tracheostomy care, and postoperative recovery. Participants accessed the content throughout the postoperative period in addition to standard care.

Intervention group

Standart Care OTHER

Standard postoperative care routinely provided to patients with tracheostomy according to institutional protocols

Control group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Patients aged 18 years and older
• Patients with a tracheostomy
• Able to communicate verbally or in writing
• Able to use a smartphone
• Provided written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of severe cognitive impairment
• Presence of severe psychiatric disorder
• Patients with neurological diseases affecting swallowing
• Inability to use a mobile application
• Refusal to participate in the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi: lead

Study Sites (1)

Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (4)

• Akkaya C, Sarandol A, Esen Danaci A, Sivrioglu EY, Kaya E, Kirli S. [Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Social Adaptation Self-Evaluation Scale (SASS)]. Turk Psikiyatri Derg. 2008 Fall;19(3):292-9. Turkish.

  PMID: 18791882 BACKGROUND

• Demir N, Serel Arslan S, Inal O, Karaduman AA. Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Eating Assessment Tool (T-EAT-10). Dysphagia. 2016 Oct;31(5):644-9. doi: 10.1007/s00455-016-9723-9. Epub 2016 Jul 12.

  PMID: 27405421 BACKGROUND

• Karaman S, Arici S, Dogru S, Karaman T, Tapar H, Kaya Z, Suren M, Gurler Balta M. Validation of the Turkish version of the Quality of Recovery-40 questionnaire. Health Qual Life Outcomes. 2014 Jan 15;12:8. doi: 10.1186/1477-7525-12-8.

  PMID: 24428925 BACKGROUND

• BECK AT, WARD CH, MENDELSON M, MOCK J, ERBAUGH J. An inventory for measuring depression. Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1961 Jun;4:561-71. doi: 10.1001/archpsyc.1961.01710120031004. No abstract available.

  PMID: 13688369 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Depression; Social Adjustment

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavioral Symptoms; Behavior; Social Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 4, 2026
• First Posted: January 13, 2026
• Study Start: April 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: December 25, 2025
• Study Completion: December 25, 2025
• Last Updated: March 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-01

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)