Simulation-Based Preoperative Education in Total Knee Arthroplasty
The Effect of Simulation-Based Preoperative Education on Surgical Fear and Kinesiophobia in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Nermin Ocaktan
48 participants
Jan 15, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of simulation-based preoperative education on surgical fear and kinesiophobia in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Eligible patients are randomly assigned to either a simulation-based education group or a standard verbal education (control) group. Surgical fear, kinesiophobia, and postoperative pain are assessed using validated measurement tools. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to evidence-based nursing practices by informing the development of effective preoperative education strategies to improve postoperative recovery outcomes.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria7
- Aged 18 years and older
- Scheduled for primary total knee arthroplasty
- Able to communicate and cooperate
- Able to speak and understand Turkish
- No diagnosed major psychiatric disorder
- No diagnosed neurological disorder
- Willing to participate and able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria6
- Revision total knee arthroplasty
- Bilateral total knee arthroplasty
- Total knee arthroplasty performed due to trauma
- Presence of neurological, traumatic, or systemic conditions that may limit mobility
- Development of postoperative surgical or prosthesis-related complications
- Development of any condition preventing postoperative mobilization
Interventions
Simulation-based education provided preoperatively to prepare patients for postoperative mobilization and recovery.
Routine verbal preoperative education provided according to institutional standards.
All participants in both study arms undergo standard total knee arthroplasty performed according to institutional clinical protocols.
Locations(1)
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NCT07310303