Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A preoperative assessment and education program: implementation and outcomes

J A Roach, L M Tremblay, D L Bowers

    Patient Education and Counseling
    |February 1, 1995
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Gas chromatography-high resolution selected-ion mass spectrometric identification of trace 21:0 and 20:2 fatty acids eluting with conjugated linoleic acid isomers.

    Lipids·2000
    Same author

    Capillary gas chromatography/mass spectrometry with chemical ionization and negative ion detection for confirmation of identity of patulin in apple juice.

    Journal of AOAC International·2000
    Same author

    Detecting potential teratogenic alkaloids from blue cohosh rhizomes using an in vitro rat embryo culture.

    Journal of natural products·1999
    Same author

    Preparation, separation, and confirmation of the eight geometrical cis/trans conjugated linoleic acid isomers 8,10- through 11,13-18:2.

    Lipids·1999
    Same author

    Occurrence and distribution of Fusarium graminearum and deoxynivalenol in sweet corn ears.

    Food additives and contaminants·1999
    Same author

    Improved separation of conjugated fatty acid methyl esters by silver ion-high-performance liquid chromatography.

    Lipids·1999

    A preoperative education program for joint replacement patients reduced hospital length of stay (LOS) and improved patient satisfaction. This initiative provided essential information, minimizing complications and enhancing post-operative function for better outcomes.

    Area of Science:

    • Orthopaedic Nursing
    • Patient Education
    • Healthcare Management

    Background:

    • Hospitalization for total joint replacement requires comprehensive patient preparation.
    • Preoperative education can potentially mitigate complications and improve patient outcomes.
    • Optimizing length of stay (LOS) and patient satisfaction are key healthcare metrics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the impact of a nursing-led preoperative education program for total joint replacement patients.
    • To assess the program's effect on length of stay (LOS) and patient satisfaction.
    • To determine if preoperative education influences postoperative function and discharge planning.

    Main Methods:

    • A preoperative program was implemented by orthopaedic nursing staff.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • The program provided comprehensive information on hospitalization, complication minimization, exercises, and discharge planning.
  • 463 patients undergoing total hip and knee replacement were studied over 33 months, comparing those in the program to a control group.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients receiving the preoperative program had an average LOS of 8.0 days.
    • Patients not receiving the program had an average LOS of 8.7 days.
    • Outliers with extended hospitalizations were evenly distributed between both groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Preoperative patient education significantly reduces hospital length of stay (LOS) for total joint replacement.
    • The program enhanced patient satisfaction by providing timely information and quality care.
    • This proactive approach contributes to cost reduction and improved patient experience.