Multimedia Presentation for C-Section
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to improve patients' understanding of the anesthesia process for planned C-sections through a pre-recorded video, known as "Experimental Audio Visual." The video explains what to expect during anesthesia, covering both risks and benefits, and is shared with patients at least 24 hours before their procedure. The goal is to make patients feel more informed and confident about their choices. The trial seeks English-speaking pregnant women scheduled for elective C-sections who can provide consent. As an unphased trial, it offers participants the opportunity to enhance their understanding and confidence regarding anesthesia for C-sections.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with your healthcare provider or the trial coordinators.
What prior data suggests that this audiovisual presentation is safe for improving informed consent in C-section patients?
Research has shown that tools like pre-recorded presentations can enhance understanding of medical information. These tools require no physical contact and are generally user-friendly. Studies have found that such methods can boost patient confidence and clarify medical procedures, such as C-sections.
Watching an educational video has no known side effects, making it a safe option for patients. This approach aims to improve communication and decision-making, without introducing new medications or devices. Based on current knowledge, this method should be a safe and helpful part of the informed consent process for C-sections.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Multimedia Presentation for C-Section because it's a fresh approach to preparing patients for surgery. Unlike traditional pre-surgery briefings that rely on verbal explanations or printed materials, this method uses an audiovisual presentation. This innovative approach allows expecting mothers to visualize and understand the procedure in a more engaging and comprehensive way, which might reduce anxiety and enhance patient satisfaction. By offering information in a digital format accessible before hospital visits, it provides flexibility and convenience, helping patients feel more informed and comfortable about their upcoming C-section.
What evidence suggests that this audiovisual presentation is effective for improving informed consent in C-sections?
Research has shown that audio and visual tools can help patients better understand and make decisions about their care. For example, listening to music before a C-section reduces anxiety and fear. Studies also suggest that music lessens pain and anxiety during labor. In this trial, participants in the intervention group will receive a recorded presentation using audio and visual materials to clarify and enhance the informed consent process. This method aims to improve patients' understanding of the risks and benefits of anesthesia by at least 10%.678910
Who Is on the Research Team?
Eleanor Kenny, MD
Principal Investigator
Northwestern Univesity
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for pregnant individuals scheduled for a Caesarean delivery (C-section). The study aims to include those who are about to make an informed decision regarding their anesthesia during the procedure. Specific eligibility criteria details were not provided.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Informed Consent Enhancement
Participants receive a pre-recorded audiovisual presentation discussing anesthesia risks and benefits at least 24 hours prior to their procedure
Procedure and Immediate Post-Procedure
Participants undergo the scheduled Caesarean delivery and immediate post-procedure monitoring
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for satisfaction and anxiety levels related to the anesthetic informed consent process
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Experimental Audio Visual
Trial Overview
The trial is testing whether a pre-recorded audiovisual presentation explaining anesthesia's purpose, risks, and benefits can improve patients' understanding. It will be given at least 24 hours before meeting the anesthesiologist and its effectiveness measured by the COMRADE tool.
How Is the Trial Designed?
Intervention Group: Participants randomized to the intervention group will receive a link to the audiovisual presentation via e-mail to review prior to coming into the hospital for caesarean section.
Control Group: Participants randomized to the control group will not receive the link to the audiovisual presentation
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northwestern University
Lead Sponsor
Published Research Related to This Trial
Citations
Effects of music intervention during caesarean delivery on ...
Music during caesarean is an easy implementable and effective way of reducing stress and anxiety of the expectant mother.
Music Therapy for Women, Delivered Via Cesarean Section
In the analysis of the data, one-way ANOVA, paired t-test, Kruskal Wallis-H and Wilcoxon tests were used. Main outcome measures: State anxiety level and pain ...
Effects of planned training and music listened to before a ...
Listening to music before the cesarean section was effective in reducing women's short-term and general surgical fears, and the training was ...
The Effects of Music-Based Interventions for Pain and ...
Music-based interventions show promising effects in mitigating pain and anxiety in women during labour. However, the long-term effects of these interventions ...
Effect of audio-visual therapy on pain and anxiety in labor
The virtual reality intervention reduced labor pain intensity and anxiety among laboring women compared to standard care.
The Effects of Music-Based Interventions for Pain and ...
Music-based interventions are not physically invasive, they usually have minimal side effects, and they are increasingly being implemented ...
Investigating the effect of the digital storytelling of peers ...
The digital storytelling of peers' childbirth experiences is effective in cultivating more positive perceptions in relation to the experience of childbirth.
Knowledge and confidence levels improvement among ...
Study participant showed increased scores regarding confidence in their caesarean section skills according to all learning subjects (p < 0.05) ...
The effect of virtual reality on anxiety, stress, and ...
Virtual reality significantly reduced anxiety and stress during cesarean sections, and increased patient satisfaction. It also had some impact on hemodynamic ...
Altered stress responses in adults born by Caesarean section
Young adults born by C-section exhibit increased psychological vulnerability to acute stress and a prolonged period of exam-related stress.
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