Do Education Programs Reduce Anxiety Before Arthroplasty?  - Takeaways - 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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    Preoperative education modestly reduced anxiety and postoperative pain in patients undergoing elective hip or knee arthroplasty.

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    The systematic review analyzed 19 trials involving 2,116 adults, with varied educational interventions and control groups.

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    Education showed no significant impact on length of stay, complications, or quality-of-life outcomes in arthroplasty.

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    Multi-component educational approaches with clinician interaction benefited patients with higher baseline anxiety.

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    Future studies should focus on clearer intervention descriptions and identifying patient subgroups for effective education.

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Do Education Programs Reduce Anxiety Before Arthroplasty? 

  • by Henry Thomas

  • February 12, 2026

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