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

NCT06662981 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 100

Last updated 2024-10-29

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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.

Conditions

  • Total Hip Arthroplasty

Interventions

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.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
50 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-10-31
Primary Completion
2024-09-30
Completion
2024-10-01

Countries

  • Greece

Study Locations

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