The Effect of Mind Mapping-Based Education on Postoperative Pain, Kinesiophobia, and Discharge Readiness in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty
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Brief Summary
Total knee arthroplasty is a surgical procedure used to relieve pain and improve function in patients with severe knee joint problems. However, patients may experience pain, fear of movement (kinesiophobia), and difficulties in feeling ready to leave the hospital after surgery. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of mind mapping-based education on postoperative pain, kinesiophobia, and discharge readiness in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. In this study, patients will receive education based on mind mapping in addition to routine care, or routine care alone, according to their assigned study group. Mind mapping is a visual learning method that presents information using connected words, concepts, and diagrams. The study will compare the outcomes of the groups to determine whether mind mapping-based education improves patients' postoperative experiences and readiness for discharge. Postoperative pain, fear of movement, and discharge readiness will be assessed using appropriate measurement tools. The findings may help improve patient education and support recovery after total knee arthroplasty.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable
Started Jun 2026
Shorter than P25 for not_applicable
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
June 1, 2026
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
October 14, 2026
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 21, 2026
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2026
ExpectedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2026
October 21, 2026
July 1, 2026
6 months
October 14, 2026
October 14, 2026
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (3)
Change from Baseline in Kinesiophobia Score
Kinesiophobia will be assessed at the initial data collection (baseline) and on postoperative day 1 using the kinesiophobia measurement instrument specified in the study protocol. The change in score from baseline to postoperative day 1 will be calculated and compared between the mind mapping-based education group and the routine care group. Scoring and interpretation will follow the instrument's guidelines.
Baseline (initial data collection before the intervention) and postoperative day 1.
Postoperative Pain Intensity on the Numeric Rating Scale
Postoperative pain intensity will be assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) on postoperative days 0, 1, and 2. Pain scores at each assessment time point will be compared between the mind mapping-based education group and the routine care group. Scoring will follow the version of the NRS specified in the study protocol.
Postoperative day 0, postoperative day 1, and postoperative day 2.
Readiness for Hospital Discharge Score
Readiness for hospital discharge will be assessed using the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale on postoperative day 2, after the decision to discharge the patient has been made. Scores will be calculated according to the instrument's scoring guidelines and compared between the mind mapping-based education group and the routine care group
Postoperative day 2, after the decision to discharge the patient has been made.
Study Arms (2)
Mind Mapping-Based Education Group
EXPERIMENTALParticipants in this group will receive mind mapping-based education before and after total knee arthroplasty in addition to routine care. The education will provide structured visual information about the perioperative process, postoperative pain management, mobilization, recovery, and preparation for hospital discharge.
Routine Care Group
NO INTERVENTIONParticipants in this group will receive routine care, including standard patient education provided by the clinical unit, without the additional mind mapping-based educational intervention.
Interventions
Participants will receive mind mapping-based education before and after total knee arthroplasty, in addition to routine care. The education will cover the perioperative process, postoperative pain management, mobilization, recovery, and discharge preparation.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Individuals without speech or hearing impairments.
- Individuals who are literate in Turkish.
- Individuals who are oriented to person, place, and time.
- Individuals aged 18 years or older.
You may not qualify if:
- Individuals with a neurological diagnosis (e.g., Alzheimer's disease) or a psychiatric diagnosis (e.g., schizophrenia) that may affect cognitive function.
- Individuals who are not literate in Turkish.
- Individuals undergoing bilateral total knee arthroplasty.
- Individuals with a history of previous orthopedic surgery.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Inonu Universitylead
Study Sites (1)
Batman Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Batman, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Dr
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 14, 2026
First Posted
October 21, 2026
Study Start
June 1, 2026
Primary Completion (Estimated)
December 1, 2026
Study Completion (Estimated)
December 1, 2026
Last Updated
October 21, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-07
Data Sharing
- IPD Sharing
- Will not share