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QR Code-Based Discharge Education and Readiness for Hospital Discharge
Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Summary
Effective discharge education is essential for patients undergoing thyroidectomy due to potential postoperative complications and the need for adequate self-care after discharge. Traditional verbal education may be insufficient because patients may forget important information after hospitalization. QR code-supported educational materials provide continuous access to standardized information and may improve patient outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the effect of QR code-based discharge education on patient satisfaction and readiness for hospital discharge among patients undergoing thyroidectomy. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the endocrine surgery clinic of a tertiary hospital. Patients scheduled for thyroidectomy will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The control group will receive routine discharge education according to hospital procedures. In addition to routine discharge education, the intervention group will receive access to a QR code-linked educational video containing information about wound care, medication management, nutrition, potential complications, infection prevention, follow-up visits, and pain management. Data will be collected using a Patient Information Form, the Surgical Patient Discharge Education Satisfaction Scale, and the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale-Short Form. Outcomes will be compared between groups using appropriate statistical analyses.
Official title: Effect of QR Code-Based Discharge Education on Patient Satisfaction and Readiness for Hospital Discharge Following Thyroidectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
192
Start Date
2025-05-13
Completion Date
2026-08-14
Last Updated
2026-06-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
QR Code-Based Discharge Education
Participants in the intervention group will receive standard discharge education provided by clinical nurses according to hospital routine procedures. In addition, they will be given access to a QR code-linked digital educational intervention designed specifically for patients undergoing thyroidectomy. The QR code will be provided to patients before discharge and will direct them to an offline-accessible video-based educational module. Patients will be instructed on how to scan the QR code using their smartphones. The educational video can be accessed repeatedly both during hospitalization and after discharge. Patients will be encouraged to review the video at least once before discharge and to re-access it at home whenever needed for reinforcement of learning.
Locations (1)
Ankara Yildirim Beyazit Üniversitesi
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)