This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a digital patient education solution, CHUVeduc@home, in improving preoperative preparation for patients undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty. In Switzerland, many patients receive joint replacements each year to relieve osteoarthritis-related pain. With shorter hospital stays, adequate preparation before surgery has become increasingly important.
A total of 160 patients will be randomized into two groups:
Intervention group: access to CHUVeduc@home before surgery. Control group: standard preoperative preparation (group information session and consultation).
All participants will complete questionnaires through the application. No additional visits are required. The intervention lasts approximately 12 weeks.
The primary goal is to determine whether digital education increases patient knowledge, confidence, and satisfaction, and facilitates recovery and return home after surgery. Participation is voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time.
male and female patients admitted to the CHUV musculoskeletal department during the study period
primary total hip replacement or primary total knee replacement
a Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool (RAPT) score >6
a RAPT score <6,
knee/hip arthroplasty revision surgery
inability to give informed consent or answer questionnaires knowledgeably due to language or cognitive impairment as reported in the medical record