Postoperative Recovery

Decisional Conflict

A Decisional Conflict Model of Adherence to Early Mobilization After Thoracic Surgery: A Qualitative Interview Study

A qualitative study using constructivist grounded theory that developed a Decisional Conflict Model explaining how patients negotiate adherence to early mobilization after thoracic …

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Fear of Pain

Threat Prioritization and Fear of Pain Dynamics are Associated with Engagement in Postoperative Activities After Thoracoscopic Lung Surgery

A "Threat Prioritization" mindset—prioritizing complication risks over pain—was found to be associated with greater engagement in postoperative activities and reduced fear of pain …

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Exposure Therapy

Targeting Kinesiophobia After Thoracic Surgery with an Integrated Protection Motivation and Exposure Intervention: A Randomized Controlled Trial

An integrated nurse-led intervention combining Protection Motivation Theory (PMT) and exposure therapy significantly reduced kinesiophobia and pain intensity while improving cough …

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