Effect of 2-D animation information given before surgery on anxiety and knowledge retention in patients undergoing bowel surgery: A randomised pilot study
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN75189814 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN75189814 |
| Protocol serial number | N/A |
| Sponsor | Queen Elizabeth Hospital (Australia) |
| Funder | Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide (Australia) |
- Submission date
- 18/11/2012
- Registration date
- 28/11/2012
- Last edited
- 28/11/2012
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Surgery
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims:
Being in hospital can increase stress levels for patients and we want to reduce the anxiety of patients who are undergoing surgery. Other studies, have looked into improving patients experience using information about the surgical treatment. This includes booklets and videos which have shown to reduce anxiety. Our aim was to investigate the effect of 2-D animation to provide information to patients undergoing bowel surgery, given to patients before surgery, on anxiety levels (before and after surgery. We also investigated if this improved patient knowledge retention.
Who can participate?
Patients, aged 18 and above who were due to undergo bowel surgery.
What does the study involve?
There were two groups of patients that were undergoing bowel surgery, one group watched a 13 minute cartoon video showing the steps of treatment in hospital from the time of admission to discharge and the other group did not. All were given the usual level of information and treatment. Anxiety score was obtained at different stages (at pre-assessment clinic, on the day of surgery, after surgery and before discharge) for both groups of patients. In addition a simple short questionnaire to assess patients knowledge about treatment (covered in information leaflet and in cartoon video) was given to both groups and an evaluation questionnaire to the patients who watched the video.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The possible benefit of the study is the development of a prototype to build upon in which patients and hospital staff can access a resource that will both inform them of the treatment of bowel surgery and help to reduce the level of anxiety. There are no known risks of associated with taking part in this trial.
Where is the study run from?
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
The study started recruiting in August 2011 and finished recruiting patients in January 2012.
Who is funding the study?
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Adelaide, Australia
Who is the main contact?
Mr Samson Tou
samsontou@aol.com
Contact information
Scientific
Locum Consultant Colorectal Surgeon
Department of Colorectal Surgery
Royal Derby Hospital
Uttoxeter Road
Derby
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
| Phone | +44 (0)1332 340131 |
|---|---|
| samsontou@aol.com |
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Pilot randomised study |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | Effect of pre-operative 2-D animation information on peri-operative anxiety and knowledge retention in patients undergoing bowel surgery: A randomised pilot study |
| Study objectives | Pre-operative 2-D information can reduce anxiety experienced by patients undergoing bowel surgery and improve the ability for patients to retain information during the preparation for surgery. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Human Research Ethics Committee, SA Health, Australia, 5 August 2011, ref: 201111 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Multi-media information for surgical intervention |
| Intervention | The intervention group watched a 2-D animation video depicting the in hospital journey whereas the control group received standard information that contained in the video but in a written format. |
| Intervention type | Procedure/Surgery |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Anxiety score |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Knowledge retention scores |
| Completion date | 10/01/2012 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Lower age limit | 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 30 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Patients undergoing elective bowel surgery either through open or laparoscopic approach 2. Age 18 and above 3. With ASA grade 1-3 4. Able to understand English with no major visual and/or hearing impairments |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Patients cannot understand English 2. Visual or hearing impairment 3. Unable to give informed consent |
| Date of first enrolment | 09/08/2011 |
| Date of final enrolment | 10/01/2012 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
- Australia
Study participating centre
DE22 3NE
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
