The patient undergoing total hip prothesis - effectiveness of applying a rehabilitation program during the preoperative period

Adriana Martins*, Priscila Ramiro, Lúcia Nascimento, Patrícia Rosa, Cristina Baixinho, Luís Sousa, João Vieira, Rogério Ferreira

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Abstract

Coxarthrosis determines a loss of functionality and autonomy in people with this problem. The placement of total hip prosthesis is one of the frequent treatments. Rehabilitation nursing is crucial for the rehabilitation of these patients. Objective: to analyse the effectiveness of a rehabilitation nursing programme, during the preoperative period, in patients undergoing total hip replacement. Methodology: a nursing rehabilitation programme was implemented, pre and postoperatively, with eight patients undergoing total hip replacement, having adopted the multiple case study methodology. Results: The implementation of a preoperative rehabilitation nursing programme contributed to the recovery of the study participants, as reflected in pain relief, improved muscle strength, range of motion of the intervened joint, balance, and reduced risk of falls and functional capacity. Conclusion: the implementation of rehabilitation nursing intervention strategies promoted the autonomy of these patients, their functional independence, and their reintegration into the community.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGerontechnology V
Subtitle of host publicationcontributions to the 5th International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2022
EditorsEnrique Moguel, Lara Guedes de Pinho, César Fonseca
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages260-273
Number of pages14
Edition1
ISBN (Electronic)9783031290671
ISBN (Print)9783031290664, 9783031290695
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes
Event5th International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2022 - Evora, Portugal
Duration: 17 Nov 202218 Nov 2022

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Bioengineering
ISSN (Print)2195-271X
ISSN (Electronic)2195-2728

Conference

Conference5th International Workshop on Gerontechnology, IWoG 2022
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityEvora
Period17/11/2218/11/22

Keywords

  • Effectiveness
  • Nursing
  • Preoperative
  • Rehabilitation
  • Total hip prosthesis

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