Overview
The objective of this prospective observational cohort study is to evaluate the validity, reliability, and responsiveness of the Turkish version of the Quality of Recovery-15 (QoR-15T) scale in adult patients undergoing elective cardiac surgery. While the QoR-15T has been validated for general surgery in Turkey, its performance remains to be established in high-risk cardiac surgery populations involving cardiopulmonary bypass and intensive care stays.Approximately 150 patients at Kocaeli City Hospital will be enrolled. The study will compare the patients' QoR-15T scores-recorded preoperatively and on the 7th postoperative day-with the Global Recovery Visual Analog Scale (VAS) to determine construct validity.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult patients aged 18 years and older.
- Patients scheduled for elective cardiac surgery (CABG, valve replacement, or aortic surgery).
- Patients capable of understanding and answering the Turkish version of the QoR-15 questionnaire.
- Patients who provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Emergency surgeries or revision surgeries
- Patients with severe cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders that prevent completion of the scale
- Patients who refuse to participate at any stage.


