2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

Examination of continuous self-management system for patients after Total Hip Arthroplasty.

Research Project

Project/Area Number	24792444
Research Category	Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
Allocation Type	Multi-year Fund
Research Field	Clinical nursing
Research Institution	Miyagi University
Principal Investigator	KINOSHITA Miki (岩岡美樹) 宮城大学, 看護学部, 助教 (40464507)
Project Period (FY)	2012-04-01 – 2014-03-31
Keywords	THA / 自己管理 / QOL / 継続看護支援
Research Abstract	This study aimed to investigate self-management and quality of life in patients who had undergone total hip arthroplasty. Increased postoperative duration reduced recognition of the importance of self-management. Approximately 70% patients had daily problems. Additionally, the need for a repeat procedure increases with increasing postoperative time. Therefore, continuous individualized nursing support is vital to address patients' concerns and improve recognition of the need for self-management.

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