International journal of orthopaedic and trauma nursing
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Int J Orthop Trauma Nurs · Nov 2019
Expectations and depression in patients who have undergone total hip arthroplasty in Japan: A prospective cohort study.
Patients with hip osteoarthritis may be severely depressed preoperatively due to pain and limited daily-living activities. Hence, evaluating their expectations preoperatively might underestimate their true hopes regarding the upcoming total hip arthroplasty (THA). ⋯ It is worthwhile for health providers to investigate patients' expectations early in the postoperative period by considering their preoperative depression to confirm fulfillment of expectations.
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Int J Orthop Trauma Nurs · Nov 2019
Between hope and fear: A qualitative study on perioperative experiences and coping of patients after lumbar fusion surgery.
Recovery following lumbar fusion surgery is frequently accompanied by post-operative pain, and patients often continue to experience some level of chronic pain. There is a scarcity of qualitative research focusing on patient experiences regarding lumbar fusion surgery. This study aims to clarify how lumbar fusion surgery patients experience the perioperative period; their hopes, their post-operative pain experiences, their fluctuating physical condition and accompanying emotions. ⋯ This study demonstrates that, for lumbar fusion patients, surgery seems to be a last resort. Professionals should fulfill the patients need for information and focus on managing realistic expectations while respecting the distress and strain the illness process has on a patient, thereby potentially increasing patient satisfaction and enhancing postoperative recovery.