The Effect of Simulation-Based Preoperative Education on Surgical Fear and Kinesiophobia in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of simulation-based preoperative education on surgical fear and kinesiophobia in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. Eligible patients are randomly assigned to either a simulation-based education group or a standard verbal education (control) group. Surgical fear, kinesiophobia, and postoperative pain are assessed using validated measurement tools. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to evidence-based nursing practices by informing the development of effective preoperative education strategies to improve postoperative recovery outcomes.
• Aged 18 years and older
• Scheduled for primary total knee arthroplasty
• Able to communicate and cooperate
• Able to speak and understand Turkish
• No diagnosed major psychiatric disorder
• No diagnosed neurological disorder
• Willing to participate and able to provide written informed consent