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Claire Burke Draucker1, Ann F Jacobson, Wendy A Umberger
1Claire Burke Draucker, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Angela Barron McBride Professor of Mental Health Nursing, Indiana University, Indianapolis. Ann F. Jacobson, PhD, RN, AGCNS-BC, is Professor, Kent State University, Kent, OH. Wendy A. Umberger, PhD, PMHCNS-BC, is Professor, Kent State University, Kent, OH. Rodney P. Myerscough, PhD, is Clinical Psychologist, Summa Health System Hospitals, Akron, OH. Jessica D. Sanata, MSN, MBA, RN, is a Clinical Instructor, Kent State University, Kent, OH.
Most total knee replacement patients found guided imagery (GI) acceptable and helpful for recovery. Understanding barriers can refine this mind-body therapy for better outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Mind-body therapies
- Orthopaedic surgery outcomes
- Patient-centered care
Background:
- Guided imagery (GI) is a recommended mind-body therapy for post-orthopaedic surgery pain.
- Limited data exists on patient acceptability of GI interventions in this context.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe patient perceptions of a customized GI intervention's acceptability.
- To assess GI's role in promoting outcomes for total knee replacement (TKR) patients.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of narrative and survey data from a randomized controlled trial.
- Evaluation of patient engagement and satisfaction with the GI intervention.
Main Results:
- Majority of participants reported satisfaction and active engagement with GI.
- Most participants perceived the GI intervention as helpful for TKR recovery.
- Barriers and reasons for dissatisfaction were identified in a subset of participants.
Conclusions:
- Guided imagery is an acceptable mind-body intervention for many TKR patients.
- Findings support further development of customized GI for enhanced TKR outcomes.
- Understanding patient experiences is key to optimizing GI interventions.
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