The Effect of Education Planned According to Health Literacy Level on Functionality, Problems Experienced, and
Nilgün Özbaş1,2, Mevlüde Karadağ1,2
1Nilgün Özbasş, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Nursing Department, Akdağmadeni School of Health, Yozgat Bozok University, Yozgat, Turkey.
Abstract:
Total knee arthroplasty procedures significantly improve quality of life for persons with debilitating pain. It is essential to plan patient education according to the level of health literacy. This nonrandomized comparison group intervention study examines the effect of education planned according to health literacy level on functionality, postoperative problems (pain and anxiety), and quality of life in patients who undergo total knee replacement. During the study, patients in the intervention group (n = 51) were provided with the planned patient education according to their health literacy level, whereas patients in the comparison group were given routine care (n = 51). Patients in the postoperative intervention group experienced fewer problems (p < .05). Education tailored to patients' health literacy levels had a positive effect on their functionality and quality of life (p < .05). Our findings suggest planning education according to patient health literacy levels may have a positive influence on functionality, postoperative problems, and quality of life among patients undergoing total knee replacement.
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