Microlearning-Based Health Education for Ambulatory Surgery Patients

Microlearning-Based Health Education to Enhance Ambulatory Surgery Patients' Knowledge Retention, Self-efficacy, and Quality of Postoperative Recovery

This study is being conducted to explore how microlearning-based health education can improve patients' knowledge, self-confidence in managing their care (self-efficacy), and overall recovery after same-day surgery. Ambulatory surgeries, such as vaginal hysterectomies and mid-urethral sling procedures, are becoming more common because they typically lead to better outcomes and shorter recovery times than inpatient surgeries. Microlearning has been effective in improving knowledge and confidence in other healthcare settings, but is not yet well studied for surgical patients. A total of 50 participants will be enrolled in the study at the University Hospitals. Participants will be patients scheduled for either a mid-urethral sling procedure or a vaginal hysterectomy, and they will complete pre- and post-education surveys as part of the study.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients scheduled for the ambulatory mid-urethral sling procedures for stress urinary incontinence OR ambulatory vaginal hysterectomy for uterine prolapse
• Aged 18 to 80
• Able to access technology (mobile phone, computer, tablet, or iPad)
• Demonstrate sufficient proficiency in English to read, write, speak, and understand instructions without the need for translation or interpretation.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Prior experience with ambulatory surgery in the past year
• Diagnosed with Cognitive disorders of dementia or Alzheimer's
• Blindness
• Pregnancy