The impact of nursing-led emotional preparation on mental health after total hip arthroplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postoperative anxiety and depression are common following total hip arthroplasty (THA) and can negatively affect recovery. While pharmacological management is standard, non-pharmacological interventions may offer additional benefits without adverse side effects.

Objective

To assess the effectiveness of a nurse-led video-based intervention on anxiety and depression symptoms and perceived quality of life in patients undergoing THA, compared to standard care.

Methods

A quasi-randomized controlled trial was conducted with 131 participants undergoing elective THA, randomly assigned to an intervention group (IG; n = 67) receiving a preoperative nursing intervention focused on emotional preparation and information, and a control group (CG; n = 64) re

SUBMITTER: Ripoll-Romero E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12626945 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature