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Evaluation of the Effects of Education and Counseling Provided to Patients Via Distance Nursing After Cataract Surgery on Regular Use of Medications and Patient Satisfaction. CAT-TELEMED (Cataract - Telemedicine) TNCat-25 (Tele-Nursing Cataract - 2025)
Sponsor: Züleyha Sönmez
Summary
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of tele-nursing-based education and counseling on medication adherence and patient satisfaction following cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is a common procedure, especially among the elderly, to improve visual function. However, the postoperative period is critical, and the success of the treatment greatly depends on whether patients use their prescribed eye drops and medications correctly and consistently. Patient satisfaction with the healthcare experience also plays a key role in overall outcomes. The main hypothesis of this study is that structured education and counseling provided remotely by nurses (tele-nursing) will lead to better medication adherence and higher satisfaction compared to standard postoperative care. Participants undergoing cataract surgery will be randomly assigned into two groups: Intervention group: Will receive tele-nursing education and counseling via scheduled phone calls. Control group: Will receive routine postoperative care with no additional support. Nurses in the intervention group will educate patients on medication usage, eye care, possible complications, and other relevant topics after surgery. Follow-up calls will allow patients to ask questions and receive continuous support. Both medication adherence and patient satisfaction will be measured using validated scales. Data will be analyzed using SPSS (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences) statistical software. The results of this study may demonstrate the potential benefits of integrating tele-health interventions into postoperative care, especially in ophthalmology. It may also highlight the critical role of nurses in delivering remote patient education and support, contributing to the growing field of digital health.
Official title: Effect of Education and Counseling Provided Via Telenursing on Medication Compliance and Patient Satisfaction After Cataract Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 100 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
128
Start Date
2025-01-16
Completion Date
2025-12-28
Last Updated
2025-12-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Structured Tele-Nursing Education and Counseling
This intervention is distinguished by its use of a combined tele-nursing approach involving scheduled telephone counseling and frequent SMS (Short Message Service) reminders to enhance medication adherence and patient satisfaction after cataract surgery. It provides continuous, personalized remote support focusing on symptom management, complication awareness, nutrition, and medication compliance over a 30-day postoperative period. Unlike traditional care models that rely on in-person visits or infrequent follow-ups, this intervention integrates real-time communication with automated reminders, improving patient engagement and outcomes.
Locations (1)
Atatürk University
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)