TY - JOUR
T1 - Factors influencing discharge readiness after total knee replacement
AU - Causey-Upton, Renee
AU - Howell, Dana M.
AU - Kitzman, Patrick H.
AU - Custer, Melba G.
AU - Dressler, Emily V.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2019 The Authors.
PY - 2019/1/1
Y1 - 2019/1/1
N2 - Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery has been found to achieve positive outcomes for many patients such as reduced pain and increased function. However, some patients experience suboptimal outcomes including falls, readmission to hospital, and reduced functional performance. Preparation for discharge after TKR surgery is often defined related to pain control, walking, knee function, and ability to climb stairs. These measures may not fully encompass aspects of recovery that impact patients' readiness for discharge after surgery. The purpose of this article is to review discharge readiness following TKR surgery and discuss factors that are known to impact preparedness for discharge.
AB - Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery has been found to achieve positive outcomes for many patients such as reduced pain and increased function. However, some patients experience suboptimal outcomes including falls, readmission to hospital, and reduced functional performance. Preparation for discharge after TKR surgery is often defined related to pain control, walking, knee function, and ability to climb stairs. These measures may not fully encompass aspects of recovery that impact patients' readiness for discharge after surgery. The purpose of this article is to review discharge readiness following TKR surgery and discuss factors that are known to impact preparedness for discharge.
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U2 - 10.1097/NOR.0000000000000513
DO - 10.1097/NOR.0000000000000513
M3 - Article
C2 - 30676569
AN - SCOPUS:85060397584
SN - 0744-6020
VL - 38
SP - 6
EP - 14
JO - Orthopaedic Nursing
JF - Orthopaedic Nursing
IS - 1
ER -