An interventional study of Early Mobilization Education and Routine Postoperative Care in Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip, Patient Education and Patient Education and Early Mobilization After Total Hip Arthroplasty, sponsored by Cyprus Aydin University. Not yet recruiting at 1 site in Cyprus. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-10-09.
Sponsored by Cyprus Aydin University · Not applicable, Interventional, and Prevention
Orthopedic surgical procedures, particularly total hip replacement, are of great importance in the older population in terms of regaining functional independence, reducing pain, and improving quality of life. In addition to surgical success, the postoperative recovery process, rehabilitation programs, patient education, and nursing care directly affect patients' clinical and functional outcomes.
Failure to implement early mobilization may negatively affect patients' recovery and increase the risk of complications. Delayed mobilization may prolong hospital stays and increase healthcare costs. The most common complications include deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, respiratory complications, muscle weakness, and joint stiffness. Delayed mobilization may also increase postoperative pain and functional limitations, thereby restricting patients' ability to perform independent activities of daily living.
Patient education during the postoperative period is one of the key factors supporting the success of early mobilization. Education provided to patients regarding postoperative positioning, breathing exercises, pain management, protection of the prosthetic area, and the importance of mobilization can help reduce complications and improve patient adherence. When education is planned individually under the guidance of nurses, it supports functional independence and facilitates the rehabilitation process.
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Being 18 years of age or older. Having a sufficient level of Turkish language proficiency to understand and respond to the questions.
Having no neurological or psychological conditions such as dementia or delirium.
Agreeing to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
Being under 18 years of age. Being unable to adequately understand or respond to the questions or lacking sufficient Turkish language proficiency.
Having dementia, delirium, or another neurological or psychiatric disorder. Declining to participate in the study.
Participants in the intervention group will receive early mobilization education based on the Arthroplasty Patient Education Booklet. The education will be provided by the nurse/intervention provider in addition to routine postoperative care. Participants will be followed during the postoperative period to evaluate postoperative complications and related outcomes.
Behavioral: Early Mobilization Education · Other: Routine Postoperative Care
Participants in the control group will receive routine postoperative care without the structured early mobilization education provided to the intervention group.
Other: Routine Postoperative Care
Participants in the intervention group will receive early mobilization education based on the Arthroplasty Patient Education Booklet. The education will be provided by the nurse/intervention provider and will include information on the importance of early mobilization, postoperative mobilization practices, and measures to prevent postoperative complications. The intervention will be provided in addition to routine postoperative care. Participants will be followed during the postoperative period to evaluate the effects of early mobilization education on postoperative complications.
Participants will receive routine postoperative care provided by the clinical team according to standard clinical practice.
Number of Participants With Postoperative Complications
Postoperative complications following hip arthroplasty will be assessed and recorded, and the number of participants experiencing one or more postoperative complications will be compared between the intervention and control groups.
Time frame: Up to 1 month after surgery
Hip Function Assessed Using the Harris Hip Score
Hip function will be assessed using the Harris Hip Score (HHS) and compared between the intervention and control groups. The Harris Hip Score ranges from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better hip function.
Time frame: Up to 1 month after surgery
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared with other individuals or institutions, in accordance with the conditions specified during the ethics committee approval process, in order to protect participant privacy and confidentiality.
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