This randomized controlled trial will compare two methods of providing preoperative counseling before elective cesarean delivery: counseling by an obstetrician-gynecologist and counseling delivered through an artificial intelligence (AI)-based system. The study aims to evaluate the effects of these counseling methods on patients' anxiety levels, understanding of medical information, and satisfaction with the counseling process.
Women scheduled for elective cesarean delivery will be randomly assigned to receive either standard physician counseling or AI-based counseling containing the same medical information. Anxiety, knowledge, and satisfaction will be assessed using questionnaires before and after counseling.
Inclusion Criteria
- Women aged 18 years or older
- Singleton pregnancy
- Third trimester of pregnancy
- Scheduled for elective cesarean delivery
- Full proficiency in written and spoken Hebrew
Exclusion Criteria
- Non-elective cesarean delivery (urgent or emergency cesarean delivery) that does not allow completion of the counseling process and study questionnaires
- Known anxiety disorder or depression
- Cognitive impairment
- Insufficient Hebrew language proficiency to independently complete study questionnaires
- Multiple gestation pregnancy
- Known fetal anomaly or significant fetal pathology diagnosed before delivery