Self-Efficacy, Surgical Fear and Psychological Well-Being in Abdominal Surgery

NCT07755293 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: Surgical Fear and Well-Being
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 300
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Surgical fear is a common psychological response among patients undergoing abdominal surgery and may adversely affect psychological well-being during the perioperative period. Individual psychosocial characteristics, particularly self-efficacy, may influence how patients perceive and cope with surgical fear. This cross-sectional observational study aims to determine the moderating effect of self-efficacy on the relationship between surgical fear and psychological well-being in patients undergoing abdominal surgery within the framework of Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory. Data will be collected preoperatively using validated questionnaires from 300 adult patients. The findings are expected to contribute to the identification of patients at risk for poor psychological outcomes and support the development of individualized nursing interventions.

Conditions

Well-Being, Psychological; Nursing Care; Surgical Fear and Worrying

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Psychological Well-Being

  Psychological well-being will be assessed using the Psychological Well-Being Scale. Higher scores indicate better psychological well-being.

  Preoperative assessment (within 24 hours before surgery)

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Surgical Fear

  Preoperative assessment (within 24 hours before surgery)

• Self-Efficacy

  Preoperative assessment (within 24 hours before surgery)

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

Adult patients scheduled to undergo elective abdominal surgery at the General Surgery Clinic of Aydın Adnan Menderes University Research and Application Hospital who meet the eligibility criteria and provide informed consent will be consecutively enrolled in the study.

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 18 years or older
• Scheduled to undergo elective abdominal surgery
• Able to read, speak, and understand Turkish
• Conscious and able to complete the questionnaires
• Willing to participate and provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Diagnosis of dementia
• Visual or hearing impairment preventing questionnaire completion
• Undergoing abdominal surgery due to cancer
• Refusal or withdrawal of participation at any stage of the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Aydin Adnan Menderes University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Aydın Adnan Menderes University

Aydin, Zafer Mahallesi, 09010, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal Satisfaction; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD, Research Assisstant (Principal Investigator)

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: August 5, 2026
• First Posted: August 10, 2026
• Study Start: May 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 30, 2026
• Last Updated: August 10, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL
• Time Frame: 12 months after publication

Locations

TU (1)