Telenursing and Transitional Care

Telenursing and Transitional Care After Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery: A New Paradigm for Postoperative Care

Post-operative care for Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH) is important to reduce postoperative complications. The transition from hospital to home after discharge is important for LDH patients, as the transition process is flawless, the necessary care is provided appropriately, and follow-up is important. The aim of the study is to determine the effects of transitional model-based telenursing and mobile application-based follow-up on fall risk, post-discharge recovery, mobility, anxiety, and complications in patients who underwent lumbar disc surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who are 18 years of age or older,
• Can speak and understand Turkish,
• Have no hearing, understanding, vision or speech problems,
• Have undergone LDH surgery for the first time,
• Have undergone LDH surgery with the open method,
• Have not been diagnosed with depression or anxiety disorder before surgery and are not taking medication for this purpose,
• Have a smart mobile phone suitable for taking photos or for those close to them,
• Have not developed serious complications that would delay their discharge from the hospital,
• Volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who wish to withdraw from the study at any stage after voluntarily participating in the study.