Effects of comprehensive intervention on prevention of complications after total hip replacement in senile patients / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the effect of postoperative complications to the aged after total hip replacement.Methods According to hospitalization order,120 patients undergoing total hip replacement operation were assigned into the intervention group and the control group with 60 patients in each group.In the intervention group,the patients received comprehensive intervention of diet nursing,psychological nursing,complication prevention and rehabilitation exercise.The control group received usual care.Then duration of hospital stay,incidence of complication,psychological state and compliance with functional exercises were compared between two groups.Results In the intervention group,the hospitalization time was shorter,the incidence rate of complication was lower,and psychological state and compliance with functional exercises were better than the control group.Conclusions The comprehensive intervention can reduce the incidence rate of complication,shorten hospitalization time,raise quality of care and facilitate recovery of patients.