RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07030946

Multimedia Education to Reduce Anxiety and Improve Care Awareness in Cataract Surgery Patients

The Effectiveness of Multimedia Health Education Interventions in Reducing Surgical Anxiety and Enhancing Care Awareness Among Cataract Surgery Patients

Sponsor

Chang Gung Memorial Hospital

Enrollment

118 participants

Start Date

Aug 4, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Anxiety Cataract

Summary

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of multimedia health education in reducing preoperative anxiety and enhancing self-care awareness among patients undergoing outpatient cataract surgery. A randomized group design will be employed, in which participants will receive either standard preoperative education or a multimedia-based intervention covering surgical procedures, precautions, and postoperative care. Primary outcomes include levels of surgical anxiety, assessed using validated anxiety scales, and self-care knowledge evaluated through structured questionnaires. Findings are expected to inform the development of patient-centered educational strategies and enhance perioperative care quality in cataract surgery settings.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

Aged 18 years or older
Diagnosed with cataract and scheduled for elective phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation (first-time surgery)
Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese
Blood glucose \<250 mg/dL and HbA1c \<8% if diabetic (assessed by attending physician)

Exclusion Criteria7

Diagnosed with dementia or psychiatric disorders
History of previous cataract surgery
Severe hearing impairment (certified disability without hearing aid)
Systolic blood pressure \>160 mmHg on the day of surgery
Preoperative visual acuity less than 0.05
Undergoing combined ocular procedures (e.g., vitrectomy) during cataract surgery
Unable to use digital devices required for the intervention

Interventions

BEHAVIORALMultimedia Health Education

A 10-minute multimedia video is provided to the intervention group during their final preoperative clinic visit. All participants receive standard verbal and printed education from the ophthalmologist. The video includes visual and auditory content on cataract surgery, preoperative instructions, postoperative care, and common concerns. Baseline data (T0) are collected before the intervention, including demographics, visual acuity, physiological indicators, BAI, and self-care knowledge. Follow-ups occur at T1 (surgery day), T2 (1 week postop), and T3 (1 month postop), assessing anxiety, physiology, vision, and self-care.