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Preparing patients for total hip replacement: a randomized controlled trial of a preoperative educational
E Clode-Baker1, E Draper, N Raymond
1University of Leicester, UK.
Journal of Health Psychology
|October 21, 2011
Summary
Providing pre-operative information to hip replacement patients improved their satisfaction with information levels. While psychological outcomes showed no significant change, patients felt better informed and less overwhelmed before surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Patient Education
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Preoperative patient information is known to offer benefits.
- Patient satisfaction is a critical metric in healthcare settings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate a preoperative intervention for total hip replacement patients.
- To assess the impact of a video, booklet, and plastic model intervention on patient knowledge, anxiety, and satisfaction.
Main Methods:
- A randomized controlled trial involving 78 total hip replacement patients.
- Intervention group received educational materials one month pre-surgery.
- Data collected via Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, Nottingham Health Profile, and Stress Arousal Checklist.
Main Results:
- No significant differences in anxiety or depression scores between groups.
- Intervention group reported higher satisfaction with information received (p < .001).
- Patients in the intervention group felt less confronted by information upon hospital arrival.
Conclusions:
- Preoperative educational interventions can enhance patient satisfaction with information.
- This intervention positively impacts patient perception of information accessibility.
- The approach has potential applications in various surgical settings to improve patient experience.