Abstract
Introduction: The aim of the study was to assess the results of a well-defined rehabilitation programme after hip arthroplasty. Methods: The effects of a revised, optimised, perioperative care programme with continuous epidural analgesia, oral nutrition, and physiotherapy were assessed in 60 patients before intervention and 60 patients after intervention. Results: The hospital stay was reduced from nine to six days (p<0.01), there were fewer complications and less need for rehabilitation after discharge (p<0.05) in the intervention group. Conclusion: A clinical programme focusing on pain relief, oral nutrition, and rehabilitation may reduce the stay in hospital and improve recovery after hip arthroplasty.
| Bidragets oversatte titel | Accelarated recovery programme after hip arthroplasty |
|---|---|
| Originalsprog | Dansk |
| Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for læger |
| Vol/bind | 163 |
| Udgave nummer | 49 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 6912-6916 |
| Antal sider | 5 |
| ISSN | 0041-5782 |
| Status | Udgivet - 3 dec. 2001 |
| Udgivet eksternt | Ja |