The Effect of Video-Assisted Discharge Education After Total Hip Replacement Surgery

VADE group received video-assisted discharge education in addition to the physiotherapy program given to the PT group on the same day by the same physiotherapist. The VADE program included information about THR, preventive rehabilitation approaches, transfer activities, using stairs, self-care activities, home settings. VADE was prepared as a presentation of written information and videos which is shown this information by a professional model. Video shoots were done by a physiotherapist experienced in the field of physiotherapy and rehabilitation after THR surgery. The presentation was stopped when participants have questions or have points were not understood and the necessary explanations were shown verbally and practically. Along with the physiotherapy booklet, the participants were given an educational booklet containing written and visual information prepared in the same content as VADE.

The physiotherapy program given to the PT group after THR surgery. The physiotherapy program included breathing exercises, positioning, hip range of motion and strengthening exercises, and information about walking and ambulation. The whole program was taught verbally and practically to participants and their relatives. Information was given about the exercises to be added at the end of the first week and in the 4th week. A physiotherapy booklet prepared with the same content was given to the participants. The booklet was examined by the patient and relatives, and the questions they asked were answered by the same physiotherapist. The participants were informed that they should continue the exercises for 12 weeks.