NCT06662981

The Effect of Preoperative Information and Education in the Clinical Outcome of Total Hip Arthroplasty

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 100 (actual)
• Sponsor: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 50 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Preoperative patient information and education is an essential aspect of modern surgical care, particularly for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). This prospective, randomized trial aims to assess the effects of structured preoperative education and information on clinical outcomes in patients undergoing THA.

Detailed description

A total of 100 patients will be randomized into two groups: the intervention group (n = 50) receiving standardized preoperative information and education, and the control group (n = 50) receiving standard preoperative care without a formal educational component. Postoperative outcomes, including pain, functionality, mobility, length of hospital stay (LOS), health-related quality of life, anxiety and depression will be compared between the 2 groups.

Conditions

• Total Hip Arthroplasty

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	preoparative information and education	The intervention will include oral and written education about the operation, nursing and active participation in self-care. The intervention will take place in 3 phases: One week before THA, one day before THA after patient admission and postoperatively, before patient discharge. After a rough description of the operation, the anatomy and functionality of the joint will be presented, underlining the necessity of the operation. Instructions for recognizing and managing potential complications will be given. Patients will be informed about the appropriate post-operative walking aids, walking style, sitting up techniques, standing-up techniques, lying down techniques and getting in and out of the car. There will be a demonstration of muscle strengthening exercises, isometric quadriceps and gluteal exercises, Patients will also be informed about the necessity of prophylactic postoperative antithrombotic and antibiotic treatment.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-10-31
• Primary completion: 2024-09-30
• Completion: 2024-10-01
• First posted: 2024-10-29
• Last updated: 2024-10-29

Locations

2 sites across 1 country: Greece