QR Code-Based Discharge Education and Readiness for Hospital Discharge

Effective discharge education is essential for patients undergoing thyroidectomy due to potential postoperative complications and the need for adequate self-care after discharge. Traditional verbal education may be insufficient because patients may forget important information after hospitalization. QR code-supported educational materials provide continuous access to standardized information and may improve patient outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the effect of QR code-based discharge education on patient satisfaction and readiness for hospital discharge among patients undergoing thyroidectomy. A randomized controlled trial will be conducted in the endocrine surgery clinic of a tertiary hospital. Patients scheduled for thyroidectomy will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The control group will receive routine discharge education according to hospital procedures. In addition to routine discharge education, the intervention group will receive access to a QR code-linked educational video containing information about wound care, medication management, nutrition, potential complications, infection prevention, follow-up visits, and pain management. Data will be collected using a Patient Information Form, the Surgical Patient Discharge Education Satisfaction Scale, and the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale-Short Form. Outcomes will be compared between groups using appropriate statistical analyses.

NCT Number	NCT07669701
Lead Sponsor	Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
Conditions	Discharge Education, Patient Satisfaction, Thyroidectomy
Enrollment	192 participants
Start Date	2025-05-13
Primary Completion	2026-08-14 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-08-14 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-25