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

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether a multimedia education program (videos, interactive content) can reduce anxiety and improve patient understanding before cataract surgery. **You may be eligible if:** - You are 18 or older - You have been diagnosed with cataracts and are scheduled for cataract surgery for the first time - You speak Mandarin or Taiwanese - If you have diabetes, your blood sugar is reasonably controlled (HbA1c below 8%) **You may NOT be eligible if:** - You have dementia or a psychiatric condition - You have had previous cataract surgery - You have severe hearing impairment without a hearing aid - Your blood pressure is very high on the day of surgery (above 160 mmHg) - You are having additional eye procedures (such as vitrectomy) at the same time as cataract surgery - You are unable to use a digital device for the intervention Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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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.