Effect of AI-Assisted Discharge Education on Parents of Children With Bronchitis/Bronchiolitis

The Effect of AI-Supported Discharge Education on Mothers' Knowledge Levels, Anxiety, and Readiness for Discharge: A Randomized Controlled Experimental Study

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of artificial intelligence-assisted discharge education on mothers of children hospitalized with bronchitis/bronchiolitis. A total of 162 mothers will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: AI-assisted written discharge education, AI-assisted video discharge education, or routine discharge education. The primary outcome will be mothers' knowledge of home care after discharge. Secondary outcomes will include anxiety, readiness for hospital discharge, and satisfaction with discharge education. The study hypothesizes that AI-assisted written and video discharge education will improve mothers' knowledge and readiness for discharge, reduce anxiety, and increase satisfaction compared with routine discharge education.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mother of a child hospitalized with a diagnosis of bronchitis/bronchiolitis
• Child hospitalized for at least 3 days
• Willing to participate and provide informed consent
• Able to read and understand Turkish and communicate sufficiently to complete the study forms
• Owns a smartphone

Exclusion Criteria:

• Unable to read/view the educational materials or complete the study forms
• Child requiring intensive care, experiencing severe clinical deterioration, or having a condition preventing completion of the study
• Child with an additional chronic disease or special care needs
• Mother who is a healthcare professional