PATIENT EDUCATION

This study tested a tailored lifestyle counseling program for 120 adults with early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD). Participants received personalized advice based on their readiness to change, focusing on diet, exercise, and kidney health knowledge. The goal was to see if th…

This trial tests whether adding a ChatGPT-powered educational tool to standard instructions helps first-time colonoscopy patients achieve better bowel cleansing and feel less anxious before the procedure. Adults undergoing their first colonoscopy are randomly assigned to receive …

This study tests whether watching an animated educational video before laparoscopic tubal ligation reduces anxiety and pain more than standard verbal counseling. Eighty women are split into two groups: one receives routine verbal information, the other watches a video. Researcher…

This study tests whether giving patients a QR code that links to a video about anesthesia can lower their anxiety before elective surgery. About 284 adults scheduled for surgery will either receive standard information alone or standard information plus the video. Researchers wil…

This trial investigates whether a structured educational program led by nurses can reduce anxiety and improve outcomes for adults undergoing their first heart surgery. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either the nurse-led program or usual care. The program covers pre…

This study tested whether a nurse-led education session before thoracic surgery helps lung cancer patients recover better. 100 adults were split into two groups: one received structured education with a booklet, the other got standard care. Researchers measured pain, lung functio…

This study tested whether showing patients a 10-15 minute video about post-surgery care (pain, diet, wound care, warning signs) before they leave the hospital helps them recover better after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 92 adults took part, with half getting the video plus u…

This study tested whether a short animated video helps kidney transplant patients and donors understand surgery better and feel less anxious than reading a leaflet. 130 adults were randomly assigned to watch the video or read the leaflet, both in addition to standard verbal couns…

This study looked at whether a virtual reality (VR) education program could help first-time radiation therapy patients understand their treatment better and reduce anxiety and depression. 84 cancer patients were split into two groups: one received VR education, the other standard…

This study looked at whether using the 'Teach-Back' method—where patients repeat discharge instructions in their own words—helps people who had leg surgery feel more prepared to go home. 64 patients were split into two groups: one got standard discharge education, the other got t…

This study tested whether watching a video about genital hygiene helps women take better care of themselves. Sixty-six women with urinary tract infections took part. Researchers measured their self-care skills and hygiene habits before and after the video.