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    The patient's experience of early discharge following total hip replacement

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    Authors
    Reay, P.
    Horner, B.
    Duggan, Ravani
    Date
    2015
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Reay, P. and Horner, B. and Duggan, R. 2015. The patient's experience of early discharge following total hip replacement. International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing. 19 (3): pp. 131-139.
    Source Title
    International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing
    DOI
    10.1016/j.ijotn.2015.02.003
    ISSN
    1878-1241
    School
    School of Nursing and Midwifery
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/54546
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Background: Strategies within the public health system to curtail costs, increase efficiency and service utilisation have resulted in reduced hospital stays following elective orthopaedic procedures. Although there are advantages that support the concept of early discharge from hospital, very little is known about how patients manage the transition from hospital to home. Aim: The aim of this qualitative study was to describe the post-discharge experience of elderly patients following primary total hip replacement (THR). Methods: Ten patients, six women and four men, provided descriptions of their experience. Data were collected by face-to-face interviews and the analysis process was based on Giorgi's phenomenological scientific methodology (Giorgi, 1994, 1997, 2000). Results: The analysis of the data resulted in four themes, namely; an inadequate assessment of suitable adaptive aids and personal needs; personal frustration; coping with the physical and mobility and limited social interaction. Conclusion: Findings from this study demonstrated a need to review the discharge process and implement strategies to prepare patients for the stressors that the participants in this study encountered as a result of their early discharge.

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