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Perioperative concerns of the older adult undergoing total joint replacement

Author(s) -

Selman Susan W.,

Mistretta Elizabeth F.

Publication year - 1992

Publication title -

aorn journal

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.222

H-Index - 43

eISSN - 1878-0369

pISSN - 0001-2092

DOI - 10.1016/s0001-2092(07)68627-x

Subject(s) - perioperative , perioperative nursing , medicine , intervention (counseling) , psychological intervention , total joint replacement , joint (building) , joint replacement , joint pain , gerontological nursing , physical therapy , intensive care medicine , nursing , surgery , arthroplasty , architectural engineering , engineering

Total joint replacement can be an important intervention in dealing with the chronic joint pain and immobility experienced by many elderly people. Elderly patients, however, do have concerns that are unique to them; therefore, preoperative preparation and continual assessment are imperative nursing interventions and are necessary to put elderly patients in the best position for successful recovery.

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