QR Code-Based Preoperative Education for Cesarean Birth: Anxiety, Pain, and Comfort

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.

NCT Number	NCT07368387
Lead Sponsor	Karabuk University
Conditions	Preoperative Anxiety, Postpartum Pain, Maternal Comfort, Cesarean Birth
Enrollment	88 participants
Start Date	2026-02-02
Primary Completion	2026-03-25 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-06-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-01-26