Key result
A hospital-based preoperative education class improved perceived preparedness but yielded no significant differences in length of stay, ambulation, pain level, or complication rate.
Why the study?
Does a hospital-based preoperative education class improve outcomes in patients undergoing total hip or total knee replacement?
Population
150 patients undergoing total hip or total knee replacement
Comparison
Hospital-based preoperative education class vs No hospital-based preoperative education class
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
about 30 days after discharge
Authors
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Attending preop class was associated with better perceived preparation and pain control; leaves open effects on objective outcomes like LOS.
Observational (n=150)
Does a hospital-based preoperative education class improve outcomes in patients undergoing total hip or total knee replacement?
Preoperative education improves subjective patient preparation and perceived pain control but does not significantly impact objective clinical recovery metrics.
Kearney et al. (2011) conducted an observational in Total hip or total knee replacement (n=150). Hospital-based preoperative education class vs. No preoperative education class was evaluated on Length of stay, complications, ambulation distance, and pain score. A hospital-based preoperative education class improved perceived preparedness but yielded no significant differences in length of stay, ambulation, pain level, or complication rate.
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