The Needs of Orthopaedic Patients in Discharge Planning
https://doi.org/10.5704/MOJ.2211.007
- Author:
Muhamad H
1
;
Yusoff MSB
1
;
Shokri AA
2
;
Sulaiman Z
3
;
Bakar RS
4
;
Zain NM
5
Author Information
1. Department of Medical Education, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
2. Department of Orthopaedics, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
3. Women Health Development Unit, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
4. Department of Psychiatry, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
5. Department of Nursing, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
discharge planning, patient needs, total knee replacement therapy
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2022;16(No.3):36-43
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: Patients' transition from hospital to home
could be challenging for patients and caregivers. This is of
utmost importance for patients requiring special or long-term
care such as post-orthopaedic surgery. Effective discharge
planning is required to ensure that patients are prepared to
and get continuous care after returning home to prevent
complications. Patients' need assessment is essential to
develop effective discharge planning to meet the patient's
needs.
Materials and methods: This mixed-method study aimed to
determine the patient's needs to develop a discharge planning
for total knee replacement surgery. The needs for 96 total
knee replacement patients were assessed using the Needs
Evaluation Questionnaire (NEQ). The in-depth interview
primary focus was to explore the lived experience of the
post-total knee replacement patients receiving care in the
hospital.
Results: A total of 96 participants (100%) completed the
NEQ questionnaire. Most of the needs concerned by the
participants were expressed by at least 70% of them except
the financial need (59.4%). The semi-structured interview
found two elements which were a support group and
patients’ needs in terms of emotional, physical and spiritual
preparation in developing effective discharge planning.
Conclusion: This study clarified that the patient needs
assessment in the patient care plan.
- Full text:16.2022my1272.pdf
