Status:

RECRUITING

The Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Patients With Lumbar Discectomy

Lead Sponsor:

Gazi University

Conditions:

Lumbar Disc Surgery

Motivational Interviewing

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-85 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Abstract Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of motivational interviewing about adaptation to body mechanics on the level of disability due to low back pain and quality of life...

Detailed Description

Research Aim This research aims to contribute to the empowerment of patients in their home care processes following discectomy surgery; to enable them to perform daily living activities by moving in a...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • being in the pre-intention or intention stage according to the motivational interviewing change cycle determination form,
  • low and medium scores on the body mechanics adaptation assessment scale for individuals with lumbar disc herniation, patients who underwent lumbar discectomy surgery for the first time and whose discharge was planned,
  • The exclusion criteria were not having any complications before and after disc surgery (fecal and urinary incontinence, foot drop, cauda equina syndrome, tingling, numbness, etc.),
  • volunteering to participate in the study, having no problems in speaking and understanding Turkish, being 18 years of age or older,
  • having no spine or musculoskeletal problems other than disc herniation,
  • having a smartphone and internet access.

Exclusion

  • having a psychiatric diagnosis,
  • being in the preparation, action or maintenance phase of change,
  • planning to participate in any rehabilitation program for the first 12 weeks after surgery.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 29 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 1 2026

Estimated Enrollment :

72 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07169955

Start Date

July 29 2025

End Date

January 1 2026

Last Update

September 12 2025

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Gazi Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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