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Total hip replacements (THR's) can result from either wear and tear from a lifetime of activity, or disease, and injury. In order to prolong the life of this articifial joint, patients who have undergone this surgical procedure must have very specific discharge education.

Your task is to select a member of the orthopedic team. They are the nurse, the patient, the case manager, and the physical therapist. Based on your chosen role, prepare discharge information and expectations for a THR case study patient. Collaboration of your expertise with the other team members is crucial to complete the project. To enhance the discharge plan of care, the video/DVD and booklet will be viewed by future THR patients and/or their caregivers on the Joint Replacement Unit.

This task is in compliance with NLNAC & CCNE Curriculum Standards

By completing this Webquest you will:

1. Identify and safely meet the needs of the compensatory THR patient

2. Understand the patient pathophysiology, drug therapy, lab data, and treatment modalities

3. Define the different types and uses of orthopedic equipment

4. Analyse the hazards of immobility common to the THR patient

5. Evaluate the patients progress or lack or progress with other discharge team members

6. Implement teaching/learning principles with the patient and/or caregiver

7. Understand how the information of each team member impacts the individuals role, and how it will effect their approach to the THR patient.

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Primary Author: Kimberly Conway

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is Webquest you will :

1. Identify and safely meet the needs of the compensatory orthopedic patient

2. Understand the patient's pathophysiology and drug therapy, laboratory data and treatment modalities

3.Define the different types and uses of orthopedic equipment

4. Know the hazards of immobility for an orthopedic patient

5. Discuss the patients progress or lack of progress with discharge team members

6. Implement teaching/learning principles with patients and/or caregivers