title: The Effect of Preoperative Education on Postoperative Pain After Joint Surgery: An Integrative Literature Review.
abstract: As the number of total knee arthroplasty surgeries continues to increase and the length of hospital stay is trending down, preoperative education continues to be an important factor to support positive postoperative outcomes. The purpose of this literature review is to examine whether preoperative education for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty affects postoperative pain management compared to those who do not receive this education. Findings from the literature review indicate that receiving preoperative education before a total knee arthroplasty does not impact pain management in the postoperative phase.
authors.forename: Mary Ashley
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Barry
mesh_terms: D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D010149:Postoperative Pain; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011300:Preoperative Care