Does reducing pre-surgery anxiety help orthopedic patients recover better?
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if a program to reduce anxiety before surgery (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) improves how patients feel one year after major orthopedic surgery like knee, hip, or spine procedures, compared to standard care.
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Who can take part
- You are 20 years or older.
- You are going to have scheduled major orthopedic surgery (like knee replacement, hip replacement, or spine surgery) and will stay in the hospital for it.
- You can understand and speak Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, or English well enough for interviews and questionnaires.
- You agree to join the study and sign a consent form.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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