Teleconference-Based Structed Counseling

This randomized controlled study is planned to examine the effect of structured teleconference-based counseling provided before cataract surgery on patients' anxiety levels and predefined postoperative variables. The study will be carried out with patients scheduled for cataract surgery at a public hospital in the Western Black Sea Region. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. Patients in the intervention group will receive structured counseling via teleconference prior to surgery, while those in the control group will receive routine preoperative care. Data will be collected using validated data collection tools, including the Patient Information Form, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Tele-Nursing Evaluation Form, and the Patient Outcome Form. Anxiety levels and postoperative variables will be assessed at predetermined time points, including preoperative assessment and postoperative follow-up on days 1, 3, and 7. This study aims to contribute to the development of evidence-based nursing practices by evaluating the role of teleconference-based preoperative counseling.

Inclusion criteria

• Criteria for inclusion in the study:
• The patient must be willing to participate in the study
• There must be no impediments to communication
• Willingness to cooperate
• Being 18 years of age or older
• No diagnosed mental illness
• Being able to read and write
• Being able to communicate by telephone
• Using a smartphone and having an internet connection

Exclusion criteria

• Not wanting to participate in the study
• Having previously undergone eye surgery
• Having a communication barrier
• Not being open to cooperation
• Being under 18 years of age
• Having a diagnosed mental illness
• Being illiterate
• Being unable to use communication tools
• Not having a smartphone and internet connection

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)