The effect of preoperative education on postoperative pain and function after orthopedic surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Fanjia WangJing ZhangYonghao GuanJinxia Xie
Published in: Patient education and counseling (2024)
Both preoperative education and combined preoperative intervention are effective in pain control around a week postoperatively. However, optimal contents, durations, and dose of education warrant further investigation.