Fear of movement and early walking after abdominal surgery
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how fear of moving, pain after surgery, and getting up and walking early are connected after planned abdominal surgery. If you qualify, you will answer some questions to help doctors understand how to support patients during recovery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You had a planned (not emergency) abdominal surgery
- Your surgery was done under general anesthesia (you were fully asleep)
- You have already gotten out of bed and walked at least once after your surgery (on the first day after surgery)
- You can speak and understand Turkish, and follow simple instructions
- You are awake, alert, and able to give your own consent
- You do not have a known walking or balance problem, or a major nerve or bone condition that affects movement
- You are not in the intensive care unit and are not heavily sedated or confused
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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