Pain and reduced mobility affecting patients awaiting primary total hip replacement

The aim of this paper is to discuss two of the main physical factors, pain and reduced mobility, affecting patients whilst waiting for a total hip replacement. A descriptive qualitative design was employed with a purposeful sampling procedure utilising a semi-structured interview schedule. A small s...

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Published in:Journal of orthopaedic nursing 2006-05, Vol.10 (2), p.80-85
Main Author: Morgan, Raph
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of living
Care and treatment
Pain
Patients
Reduced mobility
Total hip replacement
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Summary:The aim of this paper is to discuss two of the main physical factors, pain and reduced mobility, affecting patients whilst waiting for a total hip replacement. A descriptive qualitative design was employed with a purposeful sampling procedure utilising a semi-structured interview schedule. A small sample of six participants took part in the study. Data were analysed using Leininger’s [Leininger, M., 1985. Qualitative Research Methods in Nursing. W.B. Saunders, Philadelphia] series of conceptual steps for thematic analysis in qualitative studies. The findings confirmed that the two most significant physical factors affecting patients waiting for a total hip replacement are pain and reduced mobility.
ISSN:1361-3111
1873-4839
DOI:10.1016/j.joon.2006.03.002