Patients’ experiences during the first 12 weeks after discharge in fast-track hip and knee arthroplasty – A qualitative study
Publication date: Available online 24 August 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma NursingAuthor(s): Kirsten Specht, Hanne Agerskov, Per Kjaersgaard-Andersen, Rebecca Jester, Birthe D. Pedersen (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - August 25, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Does Intervention improve the Outcomes of Patients after Total Knee Replacement Surgery?
ConclusionThe one to one intervention provided by a nurse before TKR surgery was instrumental in decreasing pain, improving knee function and enhancing activities of daily living. (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - August 14, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Using shared governance to achieve a culture change in safe patient handling
Publication date: Available online 31 July 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma NursingAuthor(s): Theresa M. Gusenius, Mattie M. Decker, Amanda G. Weidemann (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - August 1, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Literature reviews
Publication date: May 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 29Author(s): Julie Santy-Tomlinson (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Ten Rules for Ensuring Autistic People and People with Learning Disabilities can't Access Healthcare …; and maybe what to do about it, Vicki Ainsworth, Jim Blair. Pavilion Publishing and Media Ltd (2017), 60, Price £5:95, ISBN: 978-1-911028-78-9
Publication date: May 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 29Author(s): Mary Drozd (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The principles of traction and the application of lower limb skin traction
Publication date: May 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 29Author(s): Wendy Duperouzel, Beverley Gray, Julie Santy-Tomlinson (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The use of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) in clinical assessment
Publication date: May 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 29Author(s): Rebecca Jester, Julie Santy-Tomlinson, Mary Drozd (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Editorial Board/Title Page
Publication date: May 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 29Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Nurses and physiotherapists' experience in mobilising postoperative orthopaedic patients with altered mental status: A phenomenological study
ConclusionNurses and physiotherapists experience numerous challenges from both patient and resources related factors such as environment, staffing and time limitations; safety risks to patient and staff; and communication barriers due to patient's altered mental state. While tensions and variations in priorities of care delivery exist between the two groups, interdisciplinary collaboration of both professional groups was clearly evident and enabled optimisation of mobilisation goals for this patient population and revealed more similarities than differences in their experience. Patient and staff safety takes precedence ove...
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Mobility one week after a hip fracture – can it be predicted?
ConclusionFall location, time to surgery and baseline function predict independent mobility one week after hip fracture, and can be used for early rehabilitation stratification. The NMS and CAS are recommended as standardised hip fracture clinical measures. Orthogeriatric and physiotherapy service initiatives may improve early functional outcome. (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The Chronic Knee Pain Program: A self-management model
ConclusionsThe Chronic Knee Pain Program had a small sample size and high attrition rate, though yielded positive outcomes for some participants. Future research could focus on depression management, using conservative measures to help manage pain, and increasing pain coping skills. Implementing this program with a larger sample size is recommended to see if BMI, depression symptom severity and physical activity levels reach statistical significance. (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Patients with suspected hip fracture in the chain of emergency care: An integrative review of the literature
Publication date: May 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 29Author(s): Pär Wennberg, Henrik Andersson, Birgitta Wireklint Sundström (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Translation, adaptation and psychometric validation of the Good Perioperative Nursing Care Scale (GPNCS) with surgical patients in perioperative care
ConclusionProviding evidence for quality, or lack thereof, the Danish version of the GPNCS is a valid tool for measuring surgical patients’ experiences with perioperative nursing care. The electronic version proved practical.Relevance to clinical practiceThe validated Danish version of the tool will help healthcare professionals to identify areas of nursing care that need improvement, facilitate international benchmarking of units and enable comparison of care quality, nationally and internationally. (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The health of nurses: Political rhetoric or a valid concern?
Publication date: May 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 29Author(s): Rebecca Jester (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Have you had your bowels opened today?
Publication date: Available online 23 May 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma NursingAuthor(s): Linda Shields, Julie Santy-Tomlinson (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 10, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research