Kinesiophobia and Pressure Sore Risk After Bariatric Surgery.

NCT06780371 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: Okutan3
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 148
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of emotional freedom technique on kinesiophobia and the risk of developing pressure sores in patients undergoing obesity surgery. The hypotheses of the study are as follows: H1-0: Emotional liberation technique has no effect on kinesiophobia in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. H1-1: Emotional liberation technique has a positive effect on kinesiophobia in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. H2-0: Emotional liberation technique has no effect on the risk of developing pressure ulcers in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. H2-1: Emotional liberation technique has a positive effect on the risk of developing pressure ulcers in patients undergoing bariatric surgery.

Conditions

Kinesiophobia; Pressure Sore; Emotional Freedom Technique; Complementary Therapies; Bariatric Surgery

Keywords

pressure sore; Kinesiophobia; emotional freedom technique

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• kinesiophobia level

  It is a scale that measures movement restriction. As a result of the survey, the person receives a total score between 17-68 according to the answers they give. A high score on the scale indicates that the person has a high level of kinesiophobia. Those with a score above 37 are grouped as "high level kinesiophobia", those with a score of 37 and below are grouped as "low level kinesiophobia"

  20 minutes

• pressure ulcer risk

  The Braden Scale was developed in 1987 by Nancy Bergstrom, Barbara J. Braden and their colleagues for the early diagnosis of patients at risk of pressure ulcers. The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 6, and the highest score is 23. Patients who receive 12 points or less from the scale are considered high risk, 13-14 points are considered risky, 15-16 points are considered low risk, and 15-18 points are considered low risk in patients over the age of 75

  20 minutes

Study Arms (2)

Experimental: Intervention Group

EXPERIMENTAL

After the pre-test application (Personal Introduction Form, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale and Braden Pressure Sore Risk Assessment Scale) EFT was applied to the patients when they were stable before the bariatric surgery and they were taught to do it on their own. After the bariatric surgery, the patients were asked to do 1 session of EFT and were accompanied. After the application, the patients were applied post-tests (Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale and Braden Pressure Sore Risk Assessment Scale). EFT training was given by a researcher who has a certificate in the field.

Other: Emotional Freedom Technique

No Intervention: Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Pre-tests were administered to patients (Personal Introduction Form, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale and Braden Pressure Sore Risk Assessment Scale) at a stable time before bariatric surgery. Post-tests (Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale and Braden Pressure Sore Risk Assessment Scale) were administered to patients (Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale and Braden Pressure Sore Risk Assessment Scale) at a stable time after bariatric surgery. After the post-tests, EFT was administered to patients in the control group.

Interventions

Emotional Freedom Technique OTHER

Emotional Freedom Technique application; It is an application that works on cognitive and energetic levels. Emotional Freedom Technique Application Instructions 1. Determination of Subjective Units of Disturbance (SUD) 2. Preparation or setup 3. Application of appropriate acupuncture points in order 4. 9-Gamut: An application that allows the two hemispheres of the brain to be stimulated simultaneously 5. Application of appropriate acupuncture points in order again 6. Control of the differentiation in the level of discomfort with SUDS again

Experimental: Intervention Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being 18 years of age or older
• Having had obesity surgery
• Not having any visual or auditory problems
• Not having any psychiatric problems.

You may not qualify if:

• Not accepting to participate in the study or wanting to leave
• Being under 18 years of age.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bitlis Eren University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bitlis Eren University

Bitlis, 13100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Kinesiophobia; Pressure Ulcer

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Phobic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Mental Disorders; Skin Ulcer; Skin Diseases; Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Study Officials

• Şerafettin OKUTAN, PhD.

  Bitlis Eren University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: CROSSOVER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor Şerafettin OKUTAN, Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bitlis Eren University

Model Details: It will be conducted as a randomized controlled experimental study in a pre-test-post-test control group experimental model.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 13, 2025
• First Posted: January 17, 2025
• Study Start: February 15, 2025
• Primary Completion: September 25, 2025
• Study Completion: October 7, 2025
• Last Updated: December 4, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11

Locations

TU (1)