The Effect of Guided Imagery on Activity-Specific Balance Confidence, Pain, and Psychological Well-Being

The Effect of Guided Imagery on Activity-Specific Balance Confidence, Pain, and Psychological Well-Being in Elderly Orthopedic Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of guided imagery on activity-specific balance confidence, pain, and psychological well-being in elderly orthopedic patients. In the study, guided imagery will be applied by the researchers and will be applied over 2 days for a total of 3 repetitions. The study will be conducted in the postoperative period of the patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who are open to communication and collaboration,
• Those who are over 65 years old,
• Those who have a mini-mental test score of 24 and above,
• Those who have the same type of analgesic protocol,
• Those who have a numerical pain score of at least 4 will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have developed any complications,
• Patients who have hearing, vision and perception problems,
• Patients who have been diagnosed with any psychiatric disease,
• Patients who have developed any complications after surgery will be excluded.