The Effect of Mobilization Protocol Assisted With Simulated Clinical Immersion Videos on Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spine Surgery

The Effect of Mobilization Protocol Assisted With Simulated Clinical Immersion Videos on Postoperative Pain, Fear of Movement, Mobility Level and Satisfaction in Patients Undergoing Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Randomized, Controlled, Single-Blind Study

This study focused on examining the effect of mobilization protocol assisted with simulated clinical immersion videos on postoperative pain, fear of movement, mobility level and satisfaction in patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery.

Background: The medical condition that creates the need for lumbar spine surgery causes pain and movement restriction in patients. Ensuring safe mobilization in patients with lumbar spine surgery is important for pain management and prevention of complications.

Aim: In this study, it was aimed to examine the effect of mobilization protocol assisted with simulated clinical immersion videos on postoperative pain, fear of movement, movement level and satisfaction.

Study Design: The study was designed as interventional, pre-test, post-test, parallel group, single-blind, randomized, controlled and experimental. In the study, patients in the control group will be applied routine protocols, and patients in the intervention group will be trained on the day before surgery using the mobilization protocol assisted with simulated clinical immersion videos. In this study, the patients will be distributed to the groups by the "block randomization method".

Methods: In this study, pain, fear of movement, movement level and satisfaction will be recorded at the first postoperative mobilization and discharge.

Inclusion Criteria:

• According to the ICD-10 Codes: Those with S33.0-Traumatic rupture of lumbar intervertebral disc, G55-Nerve root and plexus compressions, M54.4-Lumbago with sciatica, underwent lumbar disc herniation surgery (microdiscectomy) due to diagnosed with M54.5-Low back pain,
• Aged 18 and over,
• With no hearing, vision, comprehension and speech impairments,
• Volunteering to participate in the research,
• Using a smartphone will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Those under the age of 18,
• Underwent revision lumbar spine surgery,
• With mental or physical disabilities to receive the mobilization training that will be provided before the operation will not be included in the sample.