Teleconference-Based Structed Counseling

NCT07408817 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: BU-Cataract-Tele-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 128
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effect of structured teleconference-based counseling provided before cataract surgery on patients' anxiety levels and predefined postoperative outcome measures. The study will be conducted between January 31, 2025, and May 31, 2025, at a public hospital located in the Western Black Sea Region. The study population will consist of patients scheduled for cataract surgery. Eligible participants will be assigned to the intervention or control group using a simple random sampling method. Patients in the intervention group will receive structured teleconference-based counseling prior to surgery, while patients in the control group will receive standard preoperative care. Data will be collected using the Patient Information Form, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Tele-Nursing Evaluation Form, and the Patient Outcome Form. Participants will be followed up by telephone on postoperative days 1, 3, and 7. Statistical analyses of the collected data will be performed using SPSS version 29.0.

Conditions

Cataract Surgery

Keywords

cataract; anxiety; teleconsultation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Preoperative Anxiety Level

  Preoperative anxiety level will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The STAI consists of two 20-item subscales: State Anxiety and Trait Anxiety. Each subscale has a total score range of 20 to 80. Higher scores indicate higher levels of anxiety, representing a worse outcome.

  Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery.

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Patient Knowledge About Cataract Surgery

  Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery.

• Patient Satisfaction With Preoperative Information

  Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery.

• Adherence to Preoperative Care Instructions

  Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery.

Study Arms (2)

Structured Counseling Provided Via Teleconference Before Cataract Surgery Affects Patient Outcomes.

EXPERIMENTAL

participants will receive structured preoperative counselling via teleconference before cataract surgery in addition to standard care

Behavioral: Teleconference-Based Structured Preoperative Counseling Program for Cataract Surgery

Standard Care Group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will receive routine preoperative education and standard clinical care before cataract surgery.

Behavioral: Routine Preoperative Education and Standard Clinical Care

Interventions

Teleconference-Based Structured Preoperative Counseling Program for Cataract Surgery BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive a structured, standardized preoperative counseling program delivered via teleconference in addition to standard care. The intervention will be conducted 1-3 days before cataract surgery as a single session lasting approximately 30-40 minutes and will be delivered by a trained nurse/researcher.

Structured Counseling Provided Via Teleconference Before Cataract Surgery Affects Patient Outcomes.

Routine Preoperative Education and Standard Clinical Care BEHAVIORAL

Participants will receive routine preoperative education and standard clinical care according to institutional protocols. No additional educational or counseling intervention will be provided.

Standard Care Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: Up to 80 Months
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17)

You may qualify if:

• The patient must be willing to participate in the study
• There must be no impediments to communication
• Willingness to cooperate
• Being 18 years of age or older
• No diagnosed mental illness
• Being able to read and write
• Being able to communicate by telephone
• Using a smartphone and having an internet connection

You may not qualify if:

• Not wanting to participate in the study
• Having previously undergone eye surgery
• Having a communication barrier
• Not being open to cooperation
• Being under 18 years of age
• Having a diagnosed mental illness
• Being illiterate
• Being unable to use communication tools
• Not having a smartphone and internet connection
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Sponsors & Collaborators

• Mehtap ÖZTÜRK BAKIR: lead
• Bartin State Hospital: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Bartın Üniversitesi

Bartın, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cataract; Anxiety Disorders

Interventions

Cataract Extraction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lens Diseases; Eye Diseases; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Refractive Surgical Procedures; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; Surgical Procedures, Operative

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: graduate student

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 13, 2025
• First Posted: February 13, 2026
• Study Start: January 31, 2025
• Primary Completion: May 21, 2025
• Study Completion: May 31, 2025
• Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)