Patient Information Videos on Operations Trial

This single centre single‐blinded randomised controlled study evaluates whether rapid sequence animation videos (RSAV) are of use as an additional learning resource for the elective pre‐operative patient. The investigators aimed to do this by comparing the change in knowledge and anxiety from baseline to immediately preoperatively. Patients were block randomised to either the normal patient pathway or to receive the educational video as an additional preoperative learning resource. Patients over 18 years of age electively listed for lower segment caesarean section (LSCS) and transobturator / transvaginal tape (TVT/TOT) were included. Two RSAV were created explaining LSCS and TVT/TOT. Participants were block‐randomised in groups of 10 to either control (no video) or intervention (video). Two questionnaires assessing anxiety were completed at baseline and immediately preoperatively using a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and a State‐ Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). Patient knowledge was assessed using a custom questionnaire. Primary outcome measures were the change in knowledge and anxiety scores.