Video Education and Patient Comfort in Thyroid Biopsy
The Effect of Watching an Educational Video on Pain, Anxiety, and Comfort Levels in Patients Undergoing Thyroid Biopsy
Muş Alparslan University
68 participants
Aug 20, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This quasi-experimental study aims to determine the effect of watching an educational and therapeutic video on patients' pain, anxiety, and comfort levels during thyroid biopsy procedures. The study will be conducted in the interventional radiology unit of Muş State Hospital between July 30, 2025, and August 28, 2026. A total of 68 patients (34 experimental and 34 control) will be included. Data will be collected using the Descriptive Information Form, Visual Analog Scale for Pain (VAS-Pain), State Anxiety Inventory, and Visual Analog Scale for Comfort (VAS-Comfort). The intervention group will watch a relaxing educational video immediately before and during the biopsy procedure, while the control group will receive standard care. Pre- and post-test measurements will be compared to evaluate changes in pain, anxiety, and comfort levels
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Literate individuals who can read and write
- Aged 18 years and older
- Scheduled to undergo a thyroid (goiter) biopsy in the interventional radiology unit
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing informed consent
- Having no psychiatric diagnosis or cognitive impairment that may affect participation
Exclusion Criteria4
- Having a diagnosed psychological or psychiatric disorder that may affect response reliability (e.g., bipolar disorder, dementia, schizophrenia)
- Having undergone a thyroid biopsy previously
- Having visual or hearing impairments that prevent watching or understanding the video
- Refusing to participate or withdrawing consent during the study
Interventions
The multisensory video is a short therapeutic and relaxing video designed to stimulate multiple senses-sight and hearing-simultaneously. It includes calming nature scenes, soft background music, and soothing narration to create a relaxing environment. The purpose of the multisensory video is to reduce anxiety, distract attention from the invasive procedure, and enhance patient comfort during the thyroid biopsy.
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NCT07266987