An interventional study of Standardized Educational Care Program in Back Surgery, Pain and Back Pain, sponsored by Hawler Medical University. Completed at 1 site in Iraq. Open to participants aged 21 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-03-10.
Sponsored by Hawler Medical University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Supportive care
This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of a standardized care program on pain, disability, and patient knowledge among postoperative back-surgery patients in Erbil, Iraq.
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Participants in this arm receive a structured standardized care program in addition to routine postoperative management following lumbar spine surgery. The program includes individualized patient education regarding pain management, wound care, early mobilization, activity modification, body mechanics, medication adherence, prevention of complications, and follow-up instructions. Educational materials and verbal instructions are provided preoperatively and reinforced postoperatively to improve pain outcomes, functional recovery, knowledge, and satisfaction.
Behavioral: Standardized Educational Care Program
Participants in this arm receive routine postoperative hospital care following lumbar spine surgery without the structured standardized educational care program.
A structured, standardized educational care program is delivered to patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery. The program includes preoperative and postoperative education on pain management, wound care, early mobilization, activity modification, proper body mechanics, medication adherence, prevention of complications, and discharge instructions. Education is provided verbally and through written materials.
Change in Pain Intensity Score
Pain intensity was measured using the Universal Pain Assessment Tool (0-10 numeric rating scale). Higher scores indicate greater pain severity. The primary endpoint is the change in pain score from baseline (pre-intervention) to 8 weeks postoperatively.
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks postoperatively
Change in Functional Disability Score
Functional disability assessed using the Oswestry Low Back Disability Questionnaire (0-100 scale). Higher scores indicate greater disability. The outcome is the change from baseline to 8 weeks after surgery.
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks postoperatively
Change in Patient Knowledge Score
Patient knowledge regarding postoperative self-care, pain management, activity modification, and complication prevention measured using a structured knowledge questionnaire developed for the study. Higher scores indicate greater knowledge. The outcome is the change from baseline to 8 weeks.
Time frame: Baseline and 8 weeks postoperatively
Patient Satisfaction with Postoperative Care
Postoperative satisfaction was assessed using a structured patient satisfaction questionnaire. Higher scores indicate greater satisfaction with care and the recovery process.
Time frame: 8 weeks postoperatively
Incidence of Postoperative Complications
Occurrence of postoperative complications such as wound infection, delayed healing, or readmission during the follow-up period.
Time frame: From surgery to 8 weeks postoperatively
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