Researchers studied 148 patients scheduled for urodynamic testing between January and April 2025. Participants were divided into groups receiving either a standard consent form, a brochure, a video demonstration, or an AI-generated video animation alongside the consent form. The goal was to see how these methods impacted patient anxiety, understanding of the procedure, and satisfaction before the test.
The results showed that visual education methods led to significantly lower anxiety scores and better procedural comprehension than written methods alone. Patients in the video group reported higher satisfaction, while embarrassment scores were also lower with visual aids. Importantly, there were no significant differences in heart rate or blood pressure between the groups, indicating safety across all approaches.
When comparing video types, real video demonstrations performed better than AI-generated animations across most measures. Although patient satisfaction was higher with videos, the difference was not statistically significant. The study suggests that adding visual education to standard consent forms is a practical way to help patients feel more prepared and less anxious before urodynamic testing.