Preoperative Patient Education for Enhanced Recovery After Colon and Rectal Surgery

Summary

The aim of this experimental study is to evaluate whether \*\*preoperative patient education can improve outcomes for individuals undergoing colorectal surgery. This study will focus on adult male and female patients with colon cancer scheduled for colorectal surgery through colonoscopy, excluding those undergoing open surgery.

The primary questions this study seeks to answer are:

* Do patients who receive preoperative education experience significantly lower levels of preoperative anxiety compared to those receiving routine hospital care?
* Do patients receiving nursing instructions report significantly lower levels of oral pain postoperatively compared to those who do not?
* Does preoperative education lead to higher levels of patient satisfaction compared to standard care?

Researchers will compare a study group that receives preoperative education to a control group receiving routine hospital care to determine the effectiveness of the intervention.

Participants will be asked to:

* Complete a demographic and medical history questionnaire.
* Utilize the Pain Numeric Rating Scale (NRS-11) to self-report pain levels.
* Participate in assessments using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS)\*\*.
* Complete a satisfaction survey using the Colorectal Surgical Patient's Satisfaction Tool after surgery.

The study aims to assess the impact of preoperative education on anxiety, pain management, and overall patient satisfaction.

Conditions

• Colo-rectal Cancer

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Comprehensive Preoperative Education for Enhanced Recovery in Colorectal Surgery

The intervention in this study involves preoperative patient education aimed at improving outcomes for individuals undergoing colorectal surgery. Patients in the study group will receive targeted educational sessions that focus on setting expectations, managing anxiety, understanding pain control, and preparing for the surgical process as part of the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol. This educational approach is designed to empower patients, reduce anxiety, enhance satisfaction, and potentially improve post-surgical recovery compared to those receiving routine hospital care.

OTHER

Routine hospital care

The control group, designated as Group II, will receive standard hospital care, encompassing the usual preoperative and postoperative procedures provided by the hospital. This includes typical preparation and recovery guidelines without any added specialized preoperative education or targeted nursing instructions. This routine hospital care serves as a baseline, allowing for a direct comparison of outcomes against the intervention group, which will receive comprehensive preoperative education aimed at enhancing recovery and improving surgical outcomes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

70 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2024-07-30

Primary Completion

2024-09-01

Completion

2024-10-22

Countries

• Egypt