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THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACT OF HIP ARTHROPLASTY
Author(s) -
Petrie Keith,
Chamberlain Kerry,
Azariah Robin
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.111
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 0004-8682
DOI - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1994.tb02155.x
Subject(s) - medicine , psychological distress , arthroplasty , distress , physical therapy , hip arthroplasty , mental health , total hip arthroplasty , quality of life (healthcare) , patient satisfaction , clinical psychology , psychiatry , surgery , nursing
The impact of total hip arthroplasty on psychological functioning was examined in 51 patients; 25 females and 26 males with a mean age of 65 years (range 42–81 years). Assessments of psychological well‐being and distress were made with the Mental Health Inventory. Life satisfaction, self‐rated health, and pain ratings were also obtained. Assessments were made prior to surgery, immediately after surgery, and at a 2 month follow‐up. The operation produced significant improvements in psychological well‐being ( P < 0.001), psychological distress ( P < 0.001). life satisfaction ( P < 0.01), self‐rated health ( P < 0.001), and pain ( P < 0.001). It is concluded that the changes in medical and functional status following hip arthroplasty documented in previous research are accompanied by substantial improvements in psychological state, and that the inclusion of psychological factors in hip arthroplasty research will provide a more comprehensive assessment of outcome.