QR Code-Based Preoperative Education for Cesarean Birth: Anxiety, Pain, and Comfort
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Conditions studied: Preoperative Anxiety, Postpartum Pain, Maternal Comfort, Cesarean Birth
In brief
This study aims to evaluate the effect of QR code-based preoperative education on anxiety, postpartum pain, and comfort levels in women undergoing cesarean birth. Cesarean delivery is a common surgical procedure, and insufficient preoperative information may increase anxiety and negatively affect postoperative recovery and comfort. In this randomized controlled study, eligible pregnant women scheduled for elective cesarean birth will be assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Women in the intervention group will receive preoperative education delivered through QR code-based digital materials, including information about the cesarean procedure, postoperative pain management, and comfort-enhancing strategies. The control group will receive routine care provided by the hospital. Anxiety levels will be assessed preoperatively, while postpartum pain and comfort levels will be evaluated after delivery using validated measurement tools. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of accessible and effective educational interventions to improve maternal well-being and postoperative outcomes in cesarean birth.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07368387
- Run by
- Karabuk University
- People needed
- 88
- Starts
- 2026-02-02
- Expected to finish
- 2026-06-20
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-01-26
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Pregnant women aged 18 years or older
- Scheduled for elective (planned) cesarean birth
- Able to read and understand Turkish and complete study questionnaires
- Able to provide written informed consent
- Has access to a smartphone and is able to use a QR code to view the educational materials (intervention arm)
You may not qualify if…
- Emergency cesarean birth or unplanned change to emergency surgery
- Presence of high-risk pregnancy or serious obstetric/medical complications requiring intensive management (e.g., severe preeclampsia/eclampsia, major hemorrhage risk, unstable systemic disease)
- Known psychiatric disorder or current use of medications that may substantially affect anxiety assessment (as judged by the clinical team)
- Communication barriers that prevent participation (e.g., severe visual/hearing impairment, cognitive impairment) or inability to complete questionnaires
- No smartphone access or inability/unwillingness to use QR code materials (for intervention delivery)
- Refusal to participate or withdrawal of consent at any time
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