Do Education Programs Reduce Anxiety Before Arthroplasty?  - Scorecard - MDSpire

Do Education Programs Reduce Anxiety Before Arthroplasty? 

Systematic review finds modest reductions in anxiety and pain, but limited impact on other outcomes 

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  • Henry Thomas

  • February 12, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Do Education Programs Reduce Anxiety Before Arthroplasty?

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionAnxiety in patients undergoing elective hip or knee arthroplasty
Key MechanismsPreoperative education interventions
Target PopulationAdults scheduled for primary hip or knee replacement
Care SettingPreoperative care in elective arthroplasty

Key Highlights

  • Preoperative education modestly reduced anxiety and postoperative pain.
  • No significant impact on discharge timing, complications, or quality of life.
  • Multi-component educational approaches may benefit high-anxiety patients.
  • Educational interventions included various formats like videos and counseling.
  • Future studies should focus on standardized outcomes and patient subgroup identification.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess preoperative anxiety levels in patients scheduled for arthroplasty.

Management

  • Implement targeted preoperative education for patients with higher baseline anxiety.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Evaluate patient engagement with rehabilitation and analgesic use postoperatively.

Risks

  • Consider potential for postoperative delirium associated with preoperative anxiety.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Adults undergoing elective hip or knee arthroplasty

Preoperative education should be adjunctive and tailored to individual needs.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Integrate educational tools with enhanced recovery programs.
  • Focus educational efforts on anxious or high-risk patients.
  • Utilize a variety of educational formats to meet diverse patient needs.

References

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Do Education Programs Reduce Anxiety Before Arthroplasty? 

  • by Henry Thomas

  • February 12, 2026

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