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The Effect of Mind Mapping-Based Education on Postoperative Pain, Kinesiophobia, and Discharge Readiness in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllInonu University
NCT07885449 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Total knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure used to relieve pain and improve function in patients with severe knee joint problems. However, patients may experience pain, fear of movement (kinesiophobia), and difficulties in feeling ready to leave the hospital after surgery. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of mind mapping-based education on postoperative pain, kinesiophobia, and discharge readiness in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. In this study, patients will receive education based on mind mapping in addition to routine care, or routine care alone, according to their assigned study group. Mind mapping is a visual learning method that presents information using connected words, concepts, and diagrams. The study will compare the outcomes of the groups to determine whether mind mapping-based education improves patients' postoperative experiences and

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals without speech or hearing impairments. Individuals who are literate in Turkish. Individuals who are oriented to person, place, and time. Individuals aged 18 years or older. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with a neurological diagnosis (e.g., Alzheimer's disease) or a psychiatric diagnosis (e.g., schizophrenia) that may affect cognitive function. Individuals who are not literate in Turkish. Individuals undergoing bilateral total knee arthroplasty. Individuals with a history of previous orthopedic surgery.
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What it tests

  • Mind Mapping-Based Education
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Where

1 site
Batman Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Batman, Turkey (Türkiye)
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