The Effect of Mobile Application-Based Education Given to Patients With Tracheostomy on Depression, Social Adaptation and Quality of Recovery

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi45 enrolled

Overview

The Effect of Mobile Application-Based Education Given to Patients with Tracheostomy on Depression, Social Adaptation and Quality of Recovery

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Tracheostomized Patients Depression Social Adaptation Quality of Recovery

Interventions

Mobile application-based educationBEHAVIORAL

A structured education program delivered via a mobile application for patients with tracheostomy. The program included educational videos focusing on tracheostomy care, and postoperative recovery. Participants accessed the content throughout the postoperative period in addition to standard care.

Standart CareOTHER

Standard postoperative care routinely provided to patients with tracheostomy according to institutional protocols

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and older * Patients with a tracheostomy * Able to communicate verbally or in writing * Able to use a smartphone * Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of severe cognitive impairment * Presence of severe psychiatric disorder * Patients with neurological diseases affecting swallowing * Inability to use a mobile application * Refusal to participate in the study

Locations (1)

Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Depression

Depression level was assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory. The Beck Depression Inventory is a 21-item self-report questionnaire used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms. Total scores range from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating greater severity of depressive symptoms

Time frame: Baseline and postoperative 21 days

Social Adaptation

Social adaptation was assessed using the Social Adaptation Self-evaluation Scale. The Social Adaptation Self-Evaluation Scale is a self-report instrument designed to evaluate social functioning and adaptation. Total scores range from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating better social adaptation and functioning

Time frame: Baseline and postoperative 21 days

Quality of Recovery

Quality of recovery was assessed using the Quality of Recovery-40 (QoR-40) questionnaire. The Quality of Recovery-40 is a validated questionnaire assessing postoperative recovery across five dimensions: emotional state, physical comfort, psychological support, physical independence, and pain. Total scores range from 40 to 200, with higher scores indicating better quality of recovery

Time frame: Postoperative 21 days

Secondary Outcomes

Swallowing Function

Swallowing function was assessed using the Turkish version of the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (T-EAT-10).The Turkish Version of the Eating Assessment Tool-10 is a self-administered questionnaire used to assess symptoms of dysphagia. Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating more severe swallowing difficulties

Time frame: Baseline and postoperative 21 days

Oral Care Status

Oral care status was assessed using an oral care assessment tool. Total scores range from 8 to 24, with higher scores indicating poorer oral condition

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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