Psychosocial Support for Pre-operative Pain and Distress



Status:Recruiting
Conditions:Chronic Pain
Therapuetic Areas:Musculoskeletal
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - Any
Updated:9/13/2018
Start Date:June 4, 2018
End Date:August 4, 2020

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The purpose of this randomized study is to determine the impact of three different types of
psychosocial support delivered by mental health professions to pre-operative joint
replacement patients. This study will examine the differential effects of brief mindfulness
training, therapeutic suggestion, and psychoeducation for pre-operative patients .


Inclusion Criteria:

- English-speaking males or females

- 18 years old or older

- patients within the University of Utah Hospital system

- patients attending the Joint Replacement Academy to prepare for either hip or knee
replacement surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

- Altered mental status due to delirium, psychosis, or pharmacological sedation as
determined by clinical assessment.
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Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
801) 581-7200
Phone: 850-508-0286
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