Family-centered program for knee surgery patients and their caregivers
The Effect of a Program Based on the Family-Centered Empowerment Model on Total Knee Prosthesis Patients and Their Caregivers: Randomized Controlled Study
This study is testing a program that helps family members of knee surgery patients learn how to care for them better and see if it improves recovery for both the patients and their caregivers.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 61 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Selcuk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Konya, Selçuklu) |
| Trial ID | NCT06402539 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program focuses on empowering family members of patients who have undergone total knee arthroplasty by providing them with education and skills necessary for effective caregiving. The study examines the impact of this family-centered empowerment model on patients' recovery outcomes, caregiver burden, and overall self-efficacy. A total of 62 patients and their caregivers will participate, with data collected on their physiological function, post-discharge hospital readmissions, and caregiving competence. The program aims to enhance the quality of care provided by family members, ultimately improving the recovery experience for both patients and caregivers.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include literate adults aged 18 and older who are undergoing their first total knee arthroplasty and can communicate in Turkish.
Not a fit: Patients with significant hearing or vision problems, or those with severe cognitive impairments, may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve recovery outcomes for knee surgery patients and reduce the burden on their caregivers.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that family-centered care models can improve postoperative outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: For patients : * Being at least literate, * Being 18 years or older, * Ability to understand and speak Turkish, * Having primary unilateral total knee arthroplasty surgery for the first time The inclusion criteria for caregivers will be as follows: * Volunteering for research, * Being a relative of the patient (spouse, daughter, son-in-law, grandchild, daughter-in-law, son, brother, friend, etc.), * Care for the patient for at least one month * Being at least literate, * Being 18 years or older, * Ability to understand and speak Turkish, * Being a caregiver to a patient with Total knee arthroplasty for the first time Exclusion Criteria: for Patients * Hearing and vision problems * Mini mental test score below 25 points (less than 10 points indicate serious disorder, 10-19 points indicate moderate dementia, 19-24 points indicate early stage dementia). * Having a communication problem such as vision or hearing that prevents the patient from understanding the information given and expressing it correctly. * Having a diagnosed psychiatric disease Exclusion Criteria for Caregivers * Hearing and vision problems * Mini mental test score below 25 points (less than 10 points indicate serious disorder, 10-19 points indicate moderate dementia, 19-24 points indicate early stage dementia). * Having a communication problem such as vision or hearing that prevents the patient from understanding the information given and expressing it correctly. * Having a diagnosed psychiatric disease, * Providing paid care
Where this trial is running
Konya, Selçuklu
- Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine Hospital — Konya, Selçuklu, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Yasemin Şara, MSc
- Email: yasemin.gsz@gmail.com
- Phone: 05394622005
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.