Nurse phone calls before scheduled surgery
This study tests whether a nurse phone call before your scheduled surgery can help you feel more prepared and reduce anxiety. If you are coming from home on the day of your surgery, this may be a good fit for you.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are scheduled for elective surgery and will be admitted on the same day as the surgery.
- You are coming from home (not already in the hospital).
- Your surgery is not in ophthalmology, obstetrics, or pediatrics.
- Your procedure is not an exam like endoscopy or colonoscopy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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