Patient experience during their joint replacement journey: The role of the Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner.
Int J Orthop Trauma Nurs
; 54: 101106, 2024 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The benefits of the Nurse Practitioner role in acute care are known however, the patient's experience of having an Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner involved in their joint replacement care is unknown.AIM:
This study aimed to explore the experience of patients undergoing a hip or knee joint replacement who had an Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner involved in their care.METHODS:
This study used a qualitative descriptive design using semi-structured interviews with eleven participants. Data were analysed using Braun and Clark's six step reflexive thematic analysis framework.RESULTS:
Four themes emerged from the thematicanalysis:
1) Information sharing and education; 2) Support throughout the journey; 3) Coordination of care, and 4) Reassurance.CONCLUSION:
The role of the Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner in supporting participants throughout their joint replacement journey provided benefits for the patient's health and recovery.Palabras clave
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Enfermería Ortopédica
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Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Cadera
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Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla
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Rol de la Enfermera
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Investigación Cualitativa
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Enfermeras Practicantes
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Int J Orthop Trauma Nurs
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2024
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