Total Joint Replacements: Analysis of the Impact of Physiotherapy on Hospital Length of Stay and Models of Care

Murphy, Michelle Leonie

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Open access

Authors

Murphy, Michelle Leonie

Date

2016

Supervisor

Prof. Garry Allison

Assoc. Prof. John Buchanan

Type

Thesis

Award

MPhil

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Faculty

Health Sciences

School

Physiotherapy and Exercise Science

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/55081

Collection

Curtin Theses

Abstract

Hospital length of stay (LOS) following total joint replacement surgery has reduced significantly with advancements in models of care. This natural cohort study examined why individual deviated from the clinical pathway and the risk of increased LOS using chronic conditions and the Risk Assessment and Prediction Tool (RAPT). Physiotherapy milestones, morbid obesity, wound issues and age were identified with increased LOS. The RAPT was found to be valid. Critical review of hospital processes is recommended.