QR Code-Based Discharge Education and Readiness for Hospital Discharge

NCT07669701 | Enrolling By Invitation

• 1 other identifier: QRCode-BasedDischargeEducation
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 192
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Effective discharge education is essential for patients undergoing thyroidectomy due to potential postoperative complications and the need for adequate self-care after discharge. Traditional verbal education may be insufficient because patients may forget important information after hospitalization. QR code-supported educational materials provide continuous access to standardized information and may improve patient outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the effect of QR code-based discharge education on patient satisfaction and readiness for hospital discharge among patients undergoing thyroidectomy. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the endocrine surgery clinic of a tertiary hospital. Patients scheduled for thyroidectomy will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The control group will receive routine discharge education according to hospital procedures. In addition to routine discharge education, the intervention group will receive access to a QR code-linked educational video containing information about wound care, medication management, nutrition, potential complications, infection prevention, follow-up visits, and pain management. Data will be collected using a Patient Information Form, the Surgical Patient Discharge Education Satisfaction Scale, and the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale-Short Form. Outcomes will be compared between groups using appropriate statistical analyses.

Conditions

Discharge Education; Patient Satisfaction; Thyroidectomy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Readiness for Hospital Discharge

  Comparison of discharge readiness scores between intervention and control groups.Data will be collected using the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale-Short Form.

  Within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge.

• Satisfaction with Discharge Education

  Comparison of satisfaction levels regarding discharge education between groups.Data will collect with Surgical Patient Discharge Education Satisfaction Scale.

  Immediately after completion of the discharge education session and within 24 hours prior to hospital discharge.

Study Arms (2)

QR Code-Based Discharge Education

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive routine discharge education and access to a QR code-linked educational video developed for thyroidectomy patients. The video includes information regarding wound care, medication management, nutrition, postoperative complications, infection prevention, pain management, and follow-up care.

Other: QR Code-Based Discharge Education

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will receive standard discharge education routinely provided by the hospital according to institutional procedures.

Interventions

QR Code-Based Discharge Education OTHER

Participants in the intervention group will receive standard discharge education provided by clinical nurses according to hospital routine procedures. In addition, they will be given access to a QR code-linked digital educational intervention designed specifically for patients undergoing thyroidectomy. The QR code will be provided to patients before discharge and will direct them to an offline-accessible video-based educational module. Patients will be instructed on how to scan the QR code using their smartphones. The educational video can be accessed repeatedly both during hospitalization and after discharge. Patients will be encouraged to review the video at least once before discharge and to re-access it at home whenever needed for reinforcement of learning.

QR Code-Based Discharge Education

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Age ≥18 years Undergoing thyroidectomy Able to communicate in Turkish Willing to participate and provide informed consent Owns a smartphone capable of accessing QR code content

You may not qualify if:

• Refusal to participate Cognitive impairment preventing questionnaire completion Lack of access to a smartphone or inability to use QR code technology

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Ankara Yildirim Beyazit Üniversitesi

Ankara, Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Patient Satisfaction

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Treatment Adherence and Compliance; Health Behavior; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 31, 2026
• First Posted: June 25, 2026
• Study Start: May 13, 2025
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 14, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 14, 2026
• Last Updated: June 25, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Locations

TU (1)