Traditional nurse-led vs chatbot education for older adults in postoperative complication prevention after major visceral surgery: A randomized controlled trial.
Geriatr NursJun 28, 2026 (epub)
Mohamed E H Elzeky, Sageda M Ali, Sulaiman Alanazi et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of chatbot-based education compared to traditional nurse-led education in 214 older adults undergoing major abdominal surgery. The study found that the chatbot intervention significantly reduced postoperative complications at 24 hours, 48 hours, and 30 days (p < 0.05) and improved anxiety levels and health-related quality of life scores (p < 0.001).
Key findings
- Chatbot education significantly reduced postoperative complications at 24 hours, 48 hours, and 30 days (p < 0.05).
- Participants in the chatbot group experienced significantly reduced anxiety levels (p < 0.001).
- Health-related quality of life scores improved significantly in the chatbot group (p < 0.001).
Why it matters
Understanding the impact of innovative educational tools like chatbots can help clinicians enhance patient engagement and recovery outcomes, particularly in older adults who may struggle with traditional information delivery methods.