The Outcomes of Continuous Nursing Combined With Rehabilitation Guidance in Patients Receiving Hip Joint Replacement

Objective center dot To compare the outcomes of routine nursing vs continuous nursing in promoting the recovery of hip joint function and self-care ability and improving the psychological state of patients receiving hip joint replacement. Methods center dot A total of 312 patients who had received hip joint replacement were randomly divided into 2 groups: the routine nursing group and the continuous nursing group. Continuous nursing included guidance for the recovery of muscle function, psychological support, emotional support and pain control. The patients were followed up until 3 months after discharge. Harris Hip (HHS), Barthel Index (BI), Self-rating Depressive Scale (SDS), and Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) scores were compared in the 2 groups at discharge and at 1 and 3 months after discharge. Results center dot After discharge, the HHS and BI score increased in both groups. The SDS and NRS scores gradually decreased in the 2 groups. These changes were more pronounced in the intervention group. There were significant differences in these indicators between the 2 groups upon discharge and at 1 and 3 months after discharge. The outcome indicators were compared at different time points in the intervention group. In the control group, there was no significant difference in the SDS or NRS scores at 1 and 3 months after discharge. Conclusion center dot Continuous nursing promotes the recovery of hip joint function and self-care ability and improves the psychological state and pain control in patients undergoing hip joint replacement.