Overview
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 readiness for discharge.
Postoperative pain, fear of movement, and discharge readiness will be assessed using appropriate measurement tools. The findings may help improve patient education and support recovery after total knee arthroplasty.
Description
Mind mapping is a visual learning strategy that organizes information around a central concept through related concepts, keywords, and connections. This approach may facilitate the organization, comprehension, and recall of information by presenting complex topics in a structured visual format.
In perioperative nursing care, patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty need information about the surgical process, postoperative recovery, pain management, mobilization, and preparation for discharge. Providing structured education before and after surgery may support patients' understanding of the recovery process and encourage their active participation in postoperative care.
This randomized controlled study will investigate the effects of mind mapping-based education provided before and after total knee arthroplasty, in addition to routine care, compared with routine care alone. The intervention is designed to present perioperative information in a visual and organized format.
Participants will be randomly allocated to an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will receive mind mapping-based education in addition to routine care, whereas the control group will receive routine care without the additional mind mapping-based educational intervention.
The study is intended to provide evidence regarding the potential contribution of mind mapping-based education to perioperative patient education and nursing care in individuals undergoing total knee arthroplasty.
Eligibility
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.
