Snyder Hope Theory nursing program after hip fracture surgery
Effect of a Snyder Hope Theory-Based Nursing Intervention on Psychological Status, Pain, and Functional Recovery in Elderly Patients After Hip Fracture Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This trial will test a Snyder Hope Theory-based nursing program to help people aged 60 and older recover after hip fracture surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 112 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Institute of Orthopaedic Surgery, Taizhou No.3 People's Hospital Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Taizhou, Jiangsu) |
| Trial ID | NCT07400770 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled trial will assign elderly patients who had hip fracture surgery to either a Snyder Hope Theory-based nursing intervention or standard postoperative care. The intervention combines individualized psychological counseling, goal-setting, and rehabilitation training delivered by nursing staff. Outcomes measured before and after the two-week intervention include hope levels, pain, hip joint function, anxiety, and quality of life. Data will be compared between groups to see if the hope-based nursing approach leads to better psychological and functional recovery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 60 or older who underwent hip fracture surgery within the past two weeks and can communicate and give informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients with multiple lower-limb fractures, prior hip replacement, severe major organ damage, active infections or immune disorders, significant chronic or neurological disease, or a history of lower-limb thrombosis are unlikely to benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could improve patients' hope and mood, reduce pain, and speed functional recovery after hip fracture surgery.
How similar studies have performed: Related nursing and psychological support programs have shown benefits for postoperative recovery in older adults, though Snyder Hope Theory-specific interventions in hip fracture patients are less widely tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age ≥ 60 years. * Patients with hip fracture requiring surgical intervention. * Patients who have undergone hip fracture surgery within the past 2 weeks. * Patients who are able to communicate and provide informed consent. * Patients and/or their family members who are willing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with other lower limb fractures or history of lower limb thrombosis. * Patients with multiple fractures. * Patients with severe damage to major organs (heart, lungs, brain) or malignant tumors. * Patients who have undergone hip replacement surgery in the past. * Patients with infectious diseases or immune system disorders. * Patients with chronic diseases or neurological disorders.
Where this trial is running
Taizhou, Jiangsu
- Taizhou No. 3 People's Hospital — Taizhou, Jiangsu, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Xianglong Zhou
- Email: 847728825@qq.com
- Phone: +86-13625177228
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.