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Assessing the Impact of Therapeutic Communication on Patients' Anxiety During Elective Cesarean Sections

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyFemaleUniversity Hospital, Geneva
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Background: Anxiety is highly prevalent before elective caesarean sections and can have a negative impact on anesthetic outcomes, postoperative pain and maternal mental health. The use of pharmacological premedication is controversial, and non-pharmacological alternatives are increasingly being explored. Therapeutic communication, based on empathy, positive language and the conscious avoidance of negative or anxiety-inducing suggestions, has shown promise in other surgical settings. However, its effectiveness in obstetrics remains to be explored. Methods This is a single-centre, prospective, observational, before-and-after study. The study aims to assess whether implementing an on-line (asynchronous) training programme on therapeutic communication for obstetric care teams can reduce maternal anxiety following elective caesarean sections. The study includes two groups of 130 patients ea

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: -โ‰ฅ18 years * elective c-section planned in the Maternity Unit of the Geneva University Hospitals * consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Not-French-speaking patients (interpreter required). * All emergency c-sections. * Death during the intervention.
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What it tests

  • On line teaching CESARCOM teaching programe (immersive podcasts, digital flashcards)
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Where

1 site
HUG
Geneva, Switzerland
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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