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)

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.

Conditions

• Cataract Patients
• Cataract After Surgery
• Cataract Surgery

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ataturk University

  collaborator OTHER

• Züleyha Sönmez

  lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

• AYŞEGÜL YAYLA, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR · Ataturk University

• WORK Ataturk University · Atatürk Üniversitesi 25240 Erzurum/ TURKEY

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Masking

SINGLE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Max Age

100 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2025-01-16

Primary Completion

2025-06-11

Completion

2025-12-28

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations