Cataract PatientsTELE-NURSİNGNCT07262866
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)
A study testing Structured Tele-Nursing Education and Counseling in people with Cataract Patients and Cataract After Surgery, run by Züleyha Sönmez at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial 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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 100 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Cataract Patients, Cataract After Surgery, Cataract Surgery
- What is being tested?
- Structured Tele-Nursing Education and Counseling
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 128 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 16 Jan 2025to 28 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 100 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients aged 18 years and older
- Patients who voluntarily agree to participate in the study
- Patients able to communicate in Turkish
- Patients who own a personal mobile phone
- Patients who can read text messages or have a relative at home who can assist them after discharge
- Patients without hearing impairments
- Patients undergoing eye surgery (cataract surgery) for the first time
Who cannot join
- Patients under 18 years of age
- Patients who do not volunteer to participate in the study
- Patients who do not understand Turkish and cannot communicate in Turkish
- Patients with any psychiatric illness
- Patients with hearing or perception problems
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effect of Education and Counseling Provided Via Telenursing on Medication Compliance and Patient Satisfaction After Cataract Surgery
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.
Read more
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.
Read the detailed description
This randomized controlled study investigates the impact of tele-nursing education and counseling on medication adherence and patient satisfaction following cataract surgery.
Cataract surgery is a widely performed procedure to restore vision by replacing the eye's clouded lens. While the surgical technique is well established, postoperative management remains critical for successful outcomes. Patients must adhere to prescribed eye drops and medications to prevent infection, control inflammation, and promote healing. Non-adherence can increase the risk of complications such as infection or poor visual recovery.
The study tests the hypothesis that structured, nurse-led telephonic education and counseling improves medication adherence and enhances patient satisfaction compared to standard postoperative care.
Participants who have undergone cataract surgery are randomly allocated to either:
An intervention group receiving scheduled tele-nursing sessions that provide education on medication administration, eye care, signs of complications, and emotional support.
A control group receiving routine postoperative instructions without additional tele-nursing support.
Tele-nursing sessions are designed to be interactive, allowing patients to ask questions and receive tailored advice. This method leverages accessible technology (telephone) to overcome barriers like geographical distance, mobility limitations, or lack of in-person follow-up resources.
Data collection focuses on self-reported medication adherence and validated patient satisfaction questionnaires, analyzed statistically to determine the effectiveness of tele-nursing interventions.
This study contributes evidence on integrating telehealth approaches in postoperative care protocols, potentially offering scalable solutions to improve patient outcomes and healthcare quality in ophthalmology.
- Conditions
- Cataract Patients, Cataract After Surgery, Cataract Surgery
- Being tested
- Structured Tele-Nursing Education and Counseling
- Keywords
- Cataract, Cataract surgery, tele-nursing
- Medical subject headings
- Cataract
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Structured Tele-Nursing Education and CounselingBehavioural
Also called Tele-Nursing Follow-up Program, Postoperative Remote Counseling, Cataract Surgery Tele-Care
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.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-nursing Education | Experimental | Patients receive structured tele-nursing education and counseling through scheduled phone calls on postoperative days 1, 7, 15, and 30. The education includes medication adherence, eye care, symptom and complication management, nutrition, and balance precautions. Daily SMS(Short Message Service) reminders are sent during the first postoperative week to support medication adherence, followed by twice-weekly SMS (Short Message Service) reminders during weeks 2 to 4. Receives: Behavioral: Structured Tele-Nursing Education and Counseling |
| Standard Postoperative Care | No intervention | Patients receive standard postoperative care without tele-nursing education or SMS (Short Message Service) reminders. They are contacted by phone once weekly for general follow-up during the first postoperative month. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual Analog Scale - Satisfaction (VAS-S)
Patient satisfaction will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale - Satisfaction (VAS-S). This scale ranges from 0 to 10, where: 0 = No satisfaction, 10 = Highest possible satisfaction. Higher scores indicate better patient satisfaction
Measured: Postoperative day 30
Medication Adherence Reporting Scale
Medication adherence will be evaluated using the Medication Adherence Self-Report Scale, a 5-item, 5-point Likert-type self-report scale.
The scale total score ranges from 5 to 25, where: 5 = Lowest medication adherence, 25 = Highest medication adherence, Higher scores indicate better medication adherence.
Measured: Postoperative day 30
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted4 Dec 2025
- Study start16 Jan 2025
- Primary completion11 Jun 2025
- Study completion28 Dec 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cataract PatientsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- This study uses a parallel design in which participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: an intervention group receiving structured tele-nursing education and counseling, and a control group receiving standard postoperative care. The groups are followed simultaneously throughout the study period without crossover.
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 128 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Züleyha Sönmez
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ataturk University
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Züleyha Sönmez, Ataturk University
- Investigators
- AYŞEGÜL YAYLA, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, Principal investigator, Ataturk UniversityWORK Ataturk University, Principal investigator, Atatürk Üniversitesi 25240 Erzurum/ TURKEY
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07262866
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- B.30.2.ATA.0.01.00/587
- Acronym
- TELE-NURSİNG
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 21 Nov 2025
- Last updated
- 4 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: Individual participant data (IPD) from this randomized controlled trial will be shared with qualified researchers for academic or clinical research purposes. Shared data will include de-identified demographic information, treatment allocation, and outcome measurements. Data will be available after publication of the primary results. Access will be granted upon request through a data-sharing agreement to ensure confidentiality and ethical use.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Education and Counseling Provided Via Telenursing on Medication Compliance and Patient Satisfaction After Cataract Surgery
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07262866
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- TELE-NURSİNG / B.30.2.ATA.0.01.00/587
- Conditions
- Cataract Patients, Cataract After Surgery, Cataract Surgery
- Keywords
- Cataract, Cataract surgery, tele-nursing
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 128 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Züleyha SönmezUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Ataturk University
- Study start
- 16 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 11 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 28 Dec 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 4 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled study investigates the impact of tele-nursing education and counseling on medication adherence and patient satisfaction following cataract surgery.
Cataract surgery is a widely performed procedure to restore vision by replacing the eye's clouded lens. While the surgical technique is well established, postoperative management remains critical for successful outcomes. Patients must adhere to prescribed eye drops and medications to prevent infection, control inflammation, and promote healing. Non-adherence can increase the risk of complications such as infection or poor visual recovery.
The study tests the hypothesis that structured, nurse-led telephonic education and counseling improves medication adherence and enhances patient satisfaction compared to standard postoperative care.
Participants who have undergone cataract surgery are randomly allocated to either:
An intervention group receiving scheduled tele-nursing sessions that provide education on medication administration, eye care, signs of complications, and emotional support.
A control group receiving routine postoperative instructions without additional tele-nursing support.
Tele-nursing sessions are designed to be interactive, allowing patients to ask questions and receive tailored advice. This method leverages accessible technology (telephone) to overcome barriers like geographical distance, mobility limitations, or lack of in-person follow-up resources.
Data collection focuses on self-reported medication adherence and validated patient satisfaction questionnaires, analyzed statistically to determine the effectiveness of tele-nursing interventions.
This study contributes evidence on integrating telehealth approaches in postoperative care protocols, potentially offering scalable solutions to improve patient outcomes and healthcare quality in ophthalmology.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- This study uses a parallel design in which participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: an intervention group receiving structured tele-nursing education and counseling, and a control group receiving standard postoperative care. The groups are followed simultaneously throughout the study period without crossover.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-nursing Education | Experimental | Behavioral: Structured Tele-Nursing Education and CounselingPatients receive structured tele-nursing education and counseling through scheduled phone calls on postoperative days 1, 7, 15, and 30. The education includes medication adherence, eye care, symptom and complication management, nutrition, and balance precautions. Daily SMS(Short Message Service) reminders are sent during the first postoperative week to support medication adherence, followed by twice-weekly SMS (Short Message Service) reminders during weeks 2 to 4. |
| Standard Postoperative Care | No intervention | –Patients receive standard postoperative care without tele-nursing education or SMS (Short Message Service) reminders. They are contacted by phone once weekly for general follow-up during the first postoperative month. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 100 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Patients aged 18 years and older
- Patients who voluntarily agree to participate in the study
- Patients able to communicate in Turkish
- Patients who own a personal mobile phone
- Patients who can read text messages or have a relative at home who can assist them after discharge
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Patients under 18 years of age
- Patients who do not volunteer to participate in the study
- Patients who do not understand Turkish and cannot communicate in Turkish
- Patients with any psychiatric illness
- Patients with hearing or perception problems
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Structured Tele-Nursing Education and CounselingAlso: Tele-Nursing Follow-up Program, Postoperative Remote Counseling, Cataract Surgery Tele-CareThis 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. | Behavioural | Tele-nursing Education |
Primary outcome
Visual Analog Scale - Satisfaction (VAS-S)
Time frame: Postoperative day 30
Patient satisfaction will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale - Satisfaction (VAS-S). This scale ranges from 0 to 10, where: 0 = No satisfaction, 10 = Highest possible satisfaction. Higher scores indicate better patient satisfaction
Medication Adherence Reporting Scale
Time frame: Postoperative day 30
Medication adherence will be evaluated using the Medication Adherence Self-Report Scale, a 5-item, 5-point Likert-type self-report scale. The scale total score ranges from 5 to 25, where: 5 = Lowest medication adherence, 25 = Highest medication adherence, Higher scores indicate better medication adherence.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Dec 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. Individual participant data (IPD) from this randomized controlled trial will be shared with qualified researchers for academic or clinical research purposes. Shared data will include de-identified demographic information, treatment allocation, and outcome measurements. Data will be available after publication of the primary results. Access will be granted upon request through a data-sharing agreement to ensure confidentiality and ethical use.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
AYŞEGÜL YAYLA, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR principal investigator
Ataturk University
WORK Ataturk University principal investigator
Atatürk Üniversitesi 25240 Erzurum/ TURKEY
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Structured Tele-Nursing Education and Counseling in people with Cataract Patients and Cataract After Surgery, run by Züleyha Sönmez at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 7 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Dec 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Visual Analog Scale - Satisfaction (VAS-S) (time frame: Postoperative day 30). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Dec 2025.