Pain Neuroscience Education for Patients Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery: Exploring Preoperative Anxiety and Improving Postoperative Recovery
Pain Neuroscience Education for Patients Undergoing Orthopaedic Surgery: Exploring Preoperative Anxiety and Improving Postoperative Recovery
This study aimed to investigate the effects of preoperative PNE on preoperative anxiety, pain-related beliefs, and postoperative functional outcomes in patients undergoing upper extremity orthopedic surgery.
This study was designed as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial. It was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki, adhering to ethical principles for medical research involving human participants. The study was completed with a total of 33 participants aged between 18 and 65 years who were scheduled for upper extremity surgery. Participants were randomly assigned to either the pain neuroscience education group or the control group.
The inclusion criteria were as follows: aged between 18 and 65 years; scheduled for upper extremity orthopedic surgery; able to communicate effectively (i.e., speaks Turkish fluently, understands verbal and written instructions, and has no speech impairments); and willing to voluntarily participate in the study.
Participants were excluded from the study if they met any of the following conditions: mental or cognitive impairments; are currently using medication for anxiety or related conditions; taking painkillers regularly; or have undergone any surgical procedures within the past year.
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