Impact of ABC-X Model Nursing on Psychological Resilience and Family Function in TKA Patients

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age30-65
SponsorThe Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine

About this trial

The ABC-X model is a systematic intervention approach based on stress source analysis and adaptation theory. It emphasizes the dynamic interaction between stressors (A), coping resources (B), cognitive appraisal (C), and crisis outcomes (X). By systematically assessing patients' psychosocial stress, integrating family and social support resources, and optimizing disease cognition, it helps patients and their families alleviate psychological pressure and cope with disease challenges. This study aims to explore the impact of nursing interventions based on the ABC-X model on coping styles and family functioning in patients after total knee arthroplasty.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Meet the diagnostic criteria for knee osteoarthritis as outlined in the Guidelines for Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoarthritis (2018 Edition)[6], with confirmation by imaging examination;

Age 30-65 years;

Meet the surgical indications of our hospital and be a first-time candidate for unilateral TKA;

Normal neurological and cognitive function, with stable vital signs;

Disqualifiers

Presence of lower limb movement impairments;

Accompanied by severe complications;

Infectious diseases or severe immune system disorders;

Other acute and critical illnesses;

Trial population

A total of 117 patients who underwent TKA for knee osteoarthritis from July 2025 to July 2026 were selected as the study subjects.

Trial design

Design model

Other

Time perspective

Prospective

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Implement nursing interventions based on the ABC-X model

    Other intervention

    Establish a Nursing Team Based on the ABC-X Model Implement the Nursing Intervention Plan: 1. A - Stressor Assessment, including physiological assessment, assessment of life challenges, and evaluation of the social support network. 2. B - Coping Resources, involving organizing medical system resources, individual internal resources, and family and social resources. 3. C - Cognitive Appraisal: Use open-ended questioning to help patients understand the normality of stress responses, reduce fear of negative emotions, and minimize self-blame. 4. X - Crisis Outcome, assessing the patient's emotional state, behavioral responses, physiological reactions, and family functioning. The intervention will be conducted over a period of 6 months.

Treatment groups

No treatment groups listed

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Postoperative recovery effectiveness

Postoperative recovery effectiveness: Six months after surgery, the modified Macnab criteria are used for therapeutic evaluation: Excellent indicates complete symptom relief with return to normal daily life and work; Good indicates mild symptoms with slight limitations on daily activities, without adverse effects on daily life and work; Fair indicates significant symptom relief but with limitations on daily activities and adverse effects on daily life and work; Poor indicates no improvement or worsening of symptoms before and after treatment.

Time frame
The intervention will be conducted over a period of 6 months.
2

Psychological resilience

Psychological resilience:Evaluated using the Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), which has a Cronbach's α coefficient of 0.875, including three dimensions: strength (10 items, 40 points), optimism (8 items, 32 points), and 韧性 (7 items, 28 points). Each item is scored from 0 to 4 points, with a total score of 100 points, with higher scores indicating better psychological resilience.

Time frame
Intervention will take place within 6 months.
3

Self-care ability

The Self-Care Ability Scale (ESCA) was used for evaluation, with a Cronbach's α coefficient of 0.86\~0.92. It consists of 4 dimensions and 43 items, with each item scored on a scale of 0 to 4 points. The total score ranges from 0 to 172, with higher scores indicating stronger self-care ability.

Time frame
Intervention will take place within 6 months
4

Rehabilitation exercise adherence

The Functional Exercise Adherence Scale for Orthopedic Patients was used for assessment. This scale consists of 3 dimensions and 15 items, covering exercise adherence related to physical aspects, psychological aspects, and active learning. A 1-5 point Likert 5-point rating scale is used, with a total score of 75 points. Scores \<20 points, 20-55 points, and ≥55 points respectively indicate low adherence, partial adherence, and high adherence.

Time frame
Intervention will take place within 6 months

Secondary outcomes

Other outcomes

Locations

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