The Effect of Continuous Care Counseling Based on the Roy Adaptation Model on Comfort and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty

Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint disease that affects millions of people worldwide and is particularly prevalent among the elderly population. Knee osteoarthritis leads to significant problems such as severe pain, restricted mobility, and loss of independence, thereby negatively impacting quality of life. In advanced stages of knee osteoarthritis, total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a commonly preferred surgical method to reduce pain and loss of function. However, in the postoperative period following TKA, patients may experience multidimensional problems such as pain, sleep disturbances, psychological stress, anxiety, and difficulties in daily living activities.

In modern nursing practice, the management of these problems experienced by patients before and after surgery and the improvement of their quality of life are of great importance. Roy's Adaptation Model is a theoretical framework frequently utilized in nursing that supports individuals in adapting to environmental changes and stressors. This model advocates for a holistic assessment of patients in terms of their physiological, psychological, social, and role functions, and for the structuring of care plans accordingly.

This study aims to evaluate the effect of continuous care counseling based on Roy's Adaptation Model on the comfort and quality of life of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. In the research, specially designed training and counseling services were provided to patients who underwent surgery, and the effects of these services on pain, anxiety, sleep quality, and daily living activities were evaluated using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Within the scope of the study, patients in the intervention group received continuous care counseling and video-supported education based on the Roy Adaptation Model, while the control group received standard care. Data were collected and analyzed using quality of life and comfort scales.

The findings of the study indicate that continuous care counseling based on Roy's Adaptation Model may be effective in improving postoperative comfort and quality of life in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty. These results may contribute to the improvement of postoperative care and the development of patient-centered care practices for both patients and healthcare professionals.

Inclusion criteria

Provided written and verbal consent to participate in the study Aged 18 years or older Conscious, oriented, and cooperative Able to speak and understand Turkish Has the ability to speak, hear, and see Has no diagnosed psychiatric illness Has no known cancer diagnosis Undergoing elective surgical intervention Undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for the first time Undergoing unilateral TKA

Exclusion criteria

Undergoing emergency surgical intervention Readmission for revision surgery