Assessing Patient Satisfaction and Confidence After Use of Educational Video to Augment Surgical Consent for Thyroid Surgery

Assessing Patient Satisfaction and Confidence After Use of Educational Video to Augment Surgical Consent for Thyroid Surgery

This study looks at how a short educational video can help people better understand thyroid surgery. Patients who have thyroid nodules and need surgery will be part of the study. Some patients will get the usual information from their doctor, while others will also watch a video that explains the surgery in a simple and clear way. The study will check if the video helps patients feel more confident about their decision, lowers anxiety, and helps them remember important information about their surgery. Patients will answer surveys before surgery, after surgery, and 3 months later.

Inclusion Criteria Fluent in English

• English is Primary Language
• ≥18 years old at time of consent
• Eligible for Thyroidectomy, lobectomy, isthmusectomy for any indication

Exclusion Criteria:

• History of prior thyroid surgery
• Previously consented for thyroid surgery