Patients in the intervention group were monitored with a tele-nursing application based on Orem's Self-Care Theory, and training and counseling were provided for 6 weeks after discharge. Post-discharge interviews were conducted by resercher via phone call and video conference (zoom, WhatsApp, etc.). The video conference method was presented to the patient's preference and the decision was made together. The interview with each patient lasted an average of 30 minutes. Patients in the intervention group were sent infographics prepared in line with the theory, including the interview content and suggestions after each interview. The study focuses on post-discharge tele-nursing practice follow-up outcomes. Baseline data were collected at the hospital on the 2nd and 3rd postoperative day. Post-discharge data were collected on the 7th-10th day, 18th-21st day and 40th-45th day.

Patients in the control group were discharged in accordance with the current hospital procedure. No intervention was made. The study focuses on post-discharge tele-nursing practice follow-up outcomes. Baseline data were collected at the hospital on the 2nd and 3rd postoperative day. Post-discharge data were collected on the 7th-10th day, 18th-21st day and 40th-45th day. It was collected by phone call or video conference (zoom, WhatsApp, etc.).

Tele-nursing based on Orem's Self-Care Theory was applied to patients with lower extremity fracture surgery. Phone/video calls 24-48 after discharge. hours, 7-10. day,18-21. day, 28-30th day and 40-45th day. day was made. Telephone or video conference interviews were held on the day and time convenient for the patient. After each meeting, the date and time of the next meeting was planned. The video conferencing method (zoom, skype, whatsapp, etc.) was presented to the patient's preference and the decision was made together. In phone/video conference calls, patients were informed about their current problems. Additionally, patients' questions were answered. Prior to tele-nursing monitoring, the researchers identified emergent or urgent situations; Patients were informed that they should consult their doctor if this occurs. The interview with each patient lasted an average of 30 minutes.

The scale is a 5-point Likert-type and each statement is scored from 0 to 4. Among the response options, 0 points are given to the answer "It doesn't describe me at all", 1 point is given to the others, respectively, "It doesn't describe me much", 2 points are given to "I have no idea", 3 points are given to the answer "It describes me a little" and 4 points are given to the answer "It describes me a lot". In the Turkish-translated scale, 8 items (items 3, 6, 9, 13, 19, 22, 26 and 31) are evaluated as negative and the scoring is reversed. The maximum score is 140. A high score from the scale indicates the high level of self-care or self-care ability and strength of the individual.

The scale measures the degree of addiction in self-care activities, which consists of six headings: bathing, dressing, toilet needs, mobility, excretion and nutrition. The total score from the scale varies between 0-6. A low score indicates a high level of addiction. According to the results of the Katz Activities of Daily Living Scale, 0-2 points are classified as dependent, 3-4 points are classified as semi-dependent, and 5-6 points are classified as independent.

The scale consists of a total of 8 items and a single sub-dimension, including the ability to use the phone, shopping, meal preparation, house cleaning, laundry, travel, responsibility for taking medications, and financial affairs. The total score from the scale varies between 0-8. A low score indicates a high level of addiction.