Training the person undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty: case report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Introduction: Total hip arthroplasty is an orthopedic surgery that significantly impacts functionality and limits the ability for self-care. The intervention of the Rehabilitation Nurses is essential in providing education, training, and empowering the person, ensuring a safe transition process. Objective: Describe the benefits of implementing a Rehabilitation Nursing plan in the training of a person undergoing total hip arthroplasty, allowing for a safe transition back home. Methodology: Descriptive study, case report type, regarding a person who underwent total hip arthroplasty. The Barthel index, the Functional Independence Measure, the Numerical Pain Scale, the Timed Up and Go Test, the Morse scale, the modified Medical Research Council and the Learning Checklist in Total Hip Arthroplasty were used as evaluation instruments. After identifying nursing diagnoses, an individualized rehabilitation care plan was developed and implemented based on Nursing Ontology, and the respective outcomes were presented. Results: There was an improvement in the training of the person undergoing hip arthroplasty. Gains were achieved in balance, pain reduction, increased muscle strength and joint range of motion, reduced fall risk, and improvements in knowledge, functionality and independence in the performing daily living activities. Conclusion: The implementation of a Rehabilitation Nursing Care Plan contributed to the improvement of functionality and empowerment of the person undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty, allowing for a safe transition.
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $161
OpenAlex ID: W7128375128