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Patients' experiences during the first 12 weeks after discharge in fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty - a qualitative study.
International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing 2018 November
BACKGROUND: Due to the shortened length of stay in fast-track total hip and knee arthroplasty, patients must at a very early stage following surgery take responsibility for their postoperative care and treatment. It is important to establish if this treatment modality of fast-track is not only cost-effective, but meets patients' expectations and needs.
AIM: To explore the lived experience of patients in fast-track total hip and knee arthroplasty during the first 12 weeks after discharge.
METHODS: A phenomenological-hermeneutic approach was used inspired by Ricoeur's theory of narrative and interpretation. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 8 patients 2 and 12 weeks after discharge.
FINDINGS: Through the structural analysis 3 themes emerged: 1) Dealing with transition between hospital and home, 2) Pain and self-management of medication, 3) Challenges in rehabilitation.
CONCLUSION: Patients appreciated only 1 or 2 days in hospital. However, they were not sufficiently involved in the discharge planning. There was a feeling of uncertainty and being left on their own after discharge, which could affect their pain management and recovery at home. There is a need to develop in partnership with each individual patient a post discharge plan of care and rehabilitation to meet their individual needs, preferences and mode of motivation.
AIM: To explore the lived experience of patients in fast-track total hip and knee arthroplasty during the first 12 weeks after discharge.
METHODS: A phenomenological-hermeneutic approach was used inspired by Ricoeur's theory of narrative and interpretation. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 8 patients 2 and 12 weeks after discharge.
FINDINGS: Through the structural analysis 3 themes emerged: 1) Dealing with transition between hospital and home, 2) Pain and self-management of medication, 3) Challenges in rehabilitation.
CONCLUSION: Patients appreciated only 1 or 2 days in hospital. However, they were not sufficiently involved in the discharge planning. There was a feeling of uncertainty and being left on their own after discharge, which could affect their pain management and recovery at home. There is a need to develop in partnership with each individual patient a post discharge plan of care and rehabilitation to meet their individual needs, preferences and mode of motivation.
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