Nurse-Led Preoperative Education Impact on Anxiety and Pain in Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients: A scoping review

Abstract

Preoperative anxiety and postoperative pain significantly affect recovery and patient satisfaction among adults undergoing elective total hip arthroplasty. Nurse-led preoperative education is a vital peri-anaesthesia intervention providing structured information, psychological support, and realistic expectations. This scoping review synthesises evidence on its relationship with anxiety and pain using PRISMA-ScR guidelines. A total of 210 records were identified across five databases; after screening, 11 studies were included. Most demonstrated reduced preoperative anxiety, while the impact on postoperative pain was inconsistent due to heterogeneity in intervention delivery. Evidence supports structured education; future research using standardised protocols needed to determine its effects on pain outcomes.