The Effect of Different Education Methods Before Invasive Urodynamics

The Effect of Different Education Methods Before Invasive Urodynamics on Patients' Anxiety, Pain, Readiness for the Procedure, and Satisfaction Levels: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Aim: This study was carried out to compare the effects of different education methods utilized before a urodynamic testing procedure on patients' pain, anxiety, readiness for the procedure, and satisfaction.

Background: Urodynamic testing is an invasive procedure that causes pain and anxiety. Patient education is an evidence-based nursing intervention that relieves pain and anxiety and increases patient satisfaction.

Design: The study is a single-center, randomized controlled clinical trial. Method: Participants (n=80) were randomly assigned to four groups. While patients in the control group were provided with routine clinical information, patients in the intervention group were given education with brochures, videos, and brochure-supported videos. The research data were collected by using a Data Collection Form with items about participants' descriptive characteristics, the State Anxiety Inventory, and the Visual Analog Scale.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Older than 18 years of age,
• Had urodynamics for the first time,
• Had no communication problems,
• Volunteered to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• Had major hearing, vision, and speech impairments,
• Used antidepressants, or anxiolytic drugs,
• Had an indwelling urinary catheter,
• Used any analgesic in the 24 hours before coming to the urodynamic laboratory