An interventional study of Mobile application-based education and Standart Care in Tracheostomized Patients, Depression and Social Adaptation, sponsored by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-03-09.
Sponsored by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
The Effect of Mobile Application-Based Education Given to Patients with Tracheostomy on Depression, Social Adaptation and Quality of Recovery
The Effect of Mobile Application-Based Education Given to Patients with Tracheostomy on Depression, Social Adaptation and Quality of Recovery
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Participants in this group received standard care plus a mobile application-based education program designed for patients with tracheostomy. The program included educational videos focusing on tracheostomy care, psychosocial support, and postoperative recovery.
Behavioral: Mobile application-based education
Participants in this group received standard postoperative care without access to the mobile application-based education program.
Other: Standart Care
A structured education program delivered via a mobile application for patients with tracheostomy. The program included educational videos focusing on tracheostomy care, and postoperative recovery. Participants accessed the content throughout the postoperative period in addition to standard care.
Standard postoperative care routinely provided to patients with tracheostomy according to institutional protocols
Depression
Depression level was assessed using the Beck Depression Inventory. The Beck Depression Inventory is a 21-item self-report questionnaire used to assess the severity of depressive symptoms. Total scores range from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating greater severity of depressive symptoms
Time frame: Baseline and postoperative 21 days
Social Adaptation
Social adaptation was assessed using the Social Adaptation Self-evaluation Scale. The Social Adaptation Self-Evaluation Scale is a self-report instrument designed to evaluate social functioning and adaptation. Total scores range from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating better social adaptation and functioning
Time frame: Baseline and postoperative 21 days
Quality of Recovery
Quality of recovery was assessed using the Quality of Recovery-40 (QoR-40) questionnaire. The Quality of Recovery-40 is a validated questionnaire assessing postoperative recovery across five dimensions: emotional state, physical comfort, psychological support, physical independence, and pain. Total scores range from 40 to 200, with higher scores indicating better quality of recovery
Time frame: Postoperative 21 days
Swallowing Function
Swallowing function was assessed using the Turkish version of the Eating Assessment Tool-10 (T-EAT-10).The Turkish Version of the Eating Assessment Tool-10 is a self-administered questionnaire used to assess symptoms of dysphagia. Total scores range from 0 to 40, with higher scores indicating more severe swallowing difficulties
Time frame: Baseline and postoperative 21 days
Oral Care Status
Oral care status was assessed using an oral care assessment tool. Total scores range from 8 to 24, with higher scores indicating poorer oral condition
Time frame: Postoperative 21 days
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared due to ethical restrictions and to protect participant confidentiality.
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