2012 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Evaluation of QOL for patients after total hip arthroplasty in cold district
| Project/Area Number |
23890024
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Research Activity Start-up
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Research Field |
Clinical nursing
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| Research Institution | Akita University |
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Principal Investigator |
MAKABE Sachiko 秋田大学, 大学院・医学系研究科, 助授 (40436184)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2011 – 2012
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| Keywords | QOL / 寒冷地 / 人工股関節全置換術 |
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| Research Abstract |
In northern Japan, QOL for patients following total hip arthroplasty (THA) was evaluated. Qualitative study showed THA patients had difficulties of falls or daily life, and decreased physical activities in winter. Quantitative study was also conducted. In addition, physical activity scale was developed. Reliability and validity was confirmed among patients with osteoarthritis and healthy old people.
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Research Products
(3 results)
