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The changes in health‐related quality of life and related factors during the process of total hip arthroplasty
Author(s) -
Montin Liisa,
Suominen Tarja,
Haaranen Ella,
Katajisto Jouko,
Lepistö Jyri,
LeinoKilpi Helena
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
international journal of nursing practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.62
H-Index - 55
eISSN - 1440-172X
pISSN - 1322-7114
DOI - 10.1111/j.1440-172x.2010.01901.x
Subject(s) - medicine , physical therapy , psychosocial , quality of life (healthcare) , alertness , nursing , psychiatry
Montin L, Suominen T, Haaranen E, Katajisto J, Lepistö J, Leino‐Kilpi H. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17 : 19–26 The changes in health‐related quality of life and related factors during the process of total hip arthroplasty This study was carried out to measure changes in health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients ( n = 100) undergoing total hip arthoplasty. The Sickness Impact Profile was used to measure patients' dysfunctions in 12 different categories post surgery. Improvement was observed in each category and dimension already at 3 months and at 6 months. Preoperative pain showed a statistically significant although declining correlation both with total, and with Physical and the Psychosocial dimensions of HRQOL. The greatest improvements were found in the categories Body Care and Movement, Ambulation, Alertness Behaviour, Social Interaction, Recreation and Pastimes and in Sleep and Rest. Patients' pain decreased, and 72% reported no pain at 6 months post the surgery. Patients' perceptions of their pain should be gathered carefully when deciding the need and timing for the surgery in order to minimize impairments into HRQOL.