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Literature reviews
Publication date: August 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 30Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Editorial Board/Title Page
Publication date: August 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 30Author(s): (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Spirituality: Taboo or not taboo?
Publication date: August 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 30Author(s): Beverley Gray (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Use of ASEPSIS scoring method for the assessment of surgical wound infections in a Greek orthopaedic department
DiscussionThe frequency of surgical wound infections in orthopaedic patients in Greece is comparable to that described in the literature. ASEPSIS could be used for assessing patients and as a performance indicator in Greek orthopaedic departments. (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Complex regional pain syndrome
This article aims to provide the practitioner with an overview of CRPS, including some information that can be used in identifying signs and symptoms of the condition to support a diagnosis. There is also an introduction to brain retraining techniques which are used in CRPS rehabilitation to restore as much physical function to the patient as possible along with restoration of body perception and ownership of the limb. (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Does physiotherapy prehabilitation improve pre-surgical outcomes and influence patient expectations prior to knee and hip joint arthroplasty?
ConclusionPrehabilitation improved patients’ pain and function before hip or knee replacement surgery. (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The Thomas’ splint: Application and patient care
Publication date: August 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 30Author(s): Beverley Gray, Julie Santy-Tomlinson (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Silent slips, trips and broken hips in the under 60s: A review of the literature
Publication date: August 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 30Author(s): Gillian Janes, Laura Serrant, Magi SqueAbstractThis critical review of the literature regarding the recovery experiences and healthcare needs of people under 60 following a fragility hip fracture seeks to identify the associated implications for nursing practice and inform care delivery. Forty papers were included following a structured database, citation and grey literature search and filtering of results in line with specified inclusion criteria.Hip fracture is a common, serious and complex injury and an impo...
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The lived experience: Nurses' experience of caring for patients with a traumatic spinal cord injury
ConclusionThe study highlights the experience and challenges of providing care to these individuals. Although patients had significant physical disabilities and were often dependent physically, the nurses' concerns were directed more towards fulfilling their psychological needs. Nurses identified grieving patients and felt their role was to provide realistic hope to motivate them. They felt an internal tension regarding desensitisation towards their patients, but this was often an internal protective mechanism to deal with the significance of the events surrounding these patients. Nurses new to this setting took time to le...
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Quantitative research in orthopaedic and trauma nursing
Publication date: August 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 30Author(s): Paul McLiesh, Philippa Rasmussen, Tim Schultz (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Communication in Nursing, eighth ed., Julia Balzer Riley (Ed.). Elsevier, Missouri (2017), 392 pp Price US$76.95/£44:99, ISBN: 9780323354103
Publication date: August 2018Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 30Author(s): Mary Drozd (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

The experiences of pre- and in-hospital care in patients with hip fractures: A study based on Critical incidents
ConclusionExperiences of prehospital care shows a positive impact though the patients experienced this part of the pathway professionally. However, the patients described critical incidents according to their experiences of pain seems to have significant damagingly impact on the patients' well-being. The patient also describe a sense of uncertainty in their individual involvement of care. (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 5, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Hip fractures among older people in Iceland between 2008 and 2012
Conclusion Although women constitute the majority of elderly with hip fractures, men had higher mortality in our study. Studies are needed to examine factors affecting this gender difference. Improving the care already at the ED might be one way to lower mortality. (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - July 3, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Spirituality: Taboo or not taboo?
Publication date: August 2018 Source:International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing, Volume 30 Author(s): Beverley Gray (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - June 28, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research

Does physiotherapy prehabilitation improve pre-surgical outcomes and influence patient expectations prior to knee and hip joint arthroplasty?
Conclusion Prehabilitation improved patients’ pain and function before hip or knee replacement surgery. (Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing)
Source: International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing - June 25, 2018 Category: Nursing Source Type: research