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Rehabilitation of Patients Aged 65 and Over After Total Hip Replacement - Based on Patients´Health Status
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating counselling and support after discharge from hospital for Total Hip Replacement. Completed, enrolled 175 participants.
Detailed Summary
Objective: The investigators hypothesized that all areas of health status after total hip replacement could be improved in patients aged over 65 years and over by using telephone support and counselling 2 and 10 weeks after surgery compared with a control group receiving conventional care and treatment. Design: A randomised clinical trial focusing on patients' health status by using SF-36 at 4 weeks pre- and 3 and 9 months postoperatively was carried out. Sample: 180 patients aged 65 and over were randomised 4 weeks preoperatively to either control or intervention groups. Measurements: Both groups received conventional surgical treatment, but the intervention group was interviewed by telephone 2 and 10 weeks after surgery. Patients were given counselling within eight main dimensions with reference to their postoperative situation. Key-words: THR - elderly patients - health status - postoperative support - counselling
Study Details
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Interventions
patients were contacted by telephone 2 times after discharge from surgery by a specialist nurse, who followed an interview guide due to nursing-rehabilitation after THR