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Self-Affirmation Intervention After Mastectomy
Sponsor: Muş Alparslan University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a structured self-affirmation intervention on pain, depression, anxiety, and stress levels in patients undergoing mastectomy. The study will be conducted in two parallel groups, with the intervention group listening to an audio recording of positive self-affirmation statements. Primary outcomes will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale and the Depression Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS-21). The goal is to provide evidence-based strategies to reduce psychosocial burden after mastectomy.
Official title: The Effect of Self-Affirmation Skills on Pain, Depression, Anxiety, and Stress in Patients Undergoing Mastectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
42
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-12-01
Last Updated
2026-01-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Positive Self-Affirmation Audio with Calming Background Sounds
Participants in the intervention arm will receive a behavioral intervention consisting of an audio recording of positive self-affirmation statements accompanied by calming background sounds (birds chirping and flowing water). The recording lasts approximately 5 minutes and 40 seconds and will be delivered via an MP3 player and headphones. Patients will be instructed to listen to the recording at least once daily during the postoperative period, with encouragement to listen more frequently if desired.