Understanding Key Home and Community Environment Challenges Encountered by Older Adults Undergoing Total Knee or Hip Arthroplasty

Abstract Background and Objectives Older adults undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) experience significant challenges while navigating their homes after surgery and are at higher risk for falls and injuries. This study explored the specific home and community ph...

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Published in:The Gerontologist 2021-10, Vol.61 (7), p.1071-1084
Main Authors: Joshi, Rutali, Joseph, Anjali, Mihandoust, Sahar, Hoskins, Lisa, O’Hara, Susan, Dye, Cheryl J, Chalil Madathil, Kapil
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of daily living
Adults
Arthroplasty
Built environment
Caregivers
Challenges
Community
Ergonomics
Falls
Injuries
Joint surgery
Knee
Layout
Older people
Research design
Research methodology
Resting
Stairs
Surgery
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