RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07310303

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


Sponsor

Nermin Ocaktan

Enrollment

48 participants

Start Date

Jan 15, 2025

Study Type

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

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study looks at whether using simulation technology (for example, virtual models or interactive demonstrations) to educate patients before total knee replacement surgery leads to better understanding, reduced anxiety, and improved recovery outcomes compared to standard education methods. **You may be eligible if...** - You are 18 or older - You are scheduled for a first-time total knee replacement surgery - You can communicate and cooperate with study staff - You can speak and understand Turkish - You do not have a diagnosed major psychiatric or neurological disorder **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are having a revision (repeat) knee replacement - You are having both knees replaced at the same time - Your knee replacement is due to trauma (injury) - You have a neurological or psychiatric condition Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERSimulation-Based Preoperative Education

Simulation-based education provided preoperatively to prepare patients for postoperative mobilization and recovery.

OTHERStandard Verbal Preoperative Education

Routine verbal preoperative education provided according to institutional standards.

PROCEDURETotal Knee Arthroplasty

All participants in both study arms undergo standard total knee arthroplasty performed according to institutional clinical protocols.


Locations(1)

Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University

Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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