Visual aids for anesthesia consent
This study tests whether adding pictures or diagrams to the standard anesthesia consent form helps patients better understand what they are agreeing to. It may also reduce anxiety about anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older
- You are scheduled for a planned (not emergency) surgery that requires anesthesia
- You can read and understand Turkish
- You do not have a condition affecting memory, thinking, or vision/hearing that would make it hard to understand the consent form
- You are willing to participate and can give your own consent
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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