The effect of video-assisted discharge education after total hip replacement surgery: A randomized controlled study

Abstract

This study aimed to investigate the efect of a video-assisted discharge education program on activities of daily living, functionality, and patient satisfaction following total hip replacement (THR) surgery. This study included 31 patients who were randomly divided into the physiotherapy group (n= 18), and the video-assisted discharge education (VADE) group (n= 13). Both groups received a physiotherapy program. The VADE group was also received the VADE program. Face-toface instruction was used in all of the educational programs. There was a signifcant diference in favor of the VADE group in Harris Hip Score, Nottingham Extended Activities of Daily Living Scale’s movement score, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (p< 0.05). There was a signifcant diference between groups on resting pain levels in the frst week and on resting and activity pain levels in the third month in favor of the VADE group (p< 0.05). The results of this study demonstrated that VADE can be efective in improving patient satisfaction and functionality, reducing pain and kinesiophobia following THR.