Effects of Preoperative Mobilization Education Using the Teach‐Back Method on Patient Outcomes After Gynecological Surgery: A Randomized–Controlled Study

This study aimed to determine the effects of preoperative mobilization education enhanced with the Teach-Back method on postoperative mobilization, recovery, and satisfaction in patients undergoing gynecological oncology surgery. This was a two-arm parallel-grouprandomized-controlled trial registered at https://www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT05845086) and reported according to the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials checklist. The study was conducted with 102 patients between September 2023 and March 2024. The Patient Mobility Scale, Observer Mobility Scale, Postoperative Recovery Index, and Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Care forms were used to collect data. The intervention group received preoperative mobilization education enhanced with the Teach-Back method, besides the usual care; however, the control group received only usual clinical care. The patients in the intervention group exhibited higher levels of mobilization, recovery status, and satisfaction with nursing care than those in the control group. Preoperative mobilization education using the Teach-Back method effectively improved the mobilization process, recovery, and satisfaction of patients undergoing gynecological oncology surgery. Nurses working in the clinic should empower patients with knowledge and use the Teach-Back method in skill-oriented patient education.