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{"title":"Assessment of rehabilitation nurses' knowledge and results of nurse educational programme (C2F) regarding osteoporosis and fragility fractures","authors":"Georgina Pimentel ,&nbsp;Arménio Cruz ,&nbsp;Cristina Lavareda Baixinho ,&nbsp;Maria Loureiro ,&nbsp;Sílvia Fernandes ,&nbsp;Ricardo J.O. Ferreira ,&nbsp;Andréa Marques","doi":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101120","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101120","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>Providing adequate care for the person with a fragility fracture is essential to prevent recurrences. A key strategy involves training by improving nursing care in the fields of osteoporosis and fragility fractures. However, in Portugal, there is no report on the level of knowledge of nurses, nor experimental studies on how to improve it.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The study aimed to assess the knowledge of Rehabilitation Nurses in Portugal on osteoporosis and fragility fractures. Additionally, it sought to evaluate the impact of a specific educational programme on nurses' knowledge.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>In Phase I, a cross-sectional study involved 452 participants, utilizing a 26-question knowledge test. In Phase II, a quasi-experimental study included 42 nurses from 28 hospitals, subjected to a 30-h hybrid educational programme. The program comprised 9 online (2 h 30 min each) and 2 live sessions, covering assessment, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, monitoring, project planning, consultations, and outcome indicators measurement. A before-and-after programme knowledge test was administered.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Phase I revealed an average knowledge score of 69.6%. In Phase II, there was a significant improvement with programme (70.4% vs. 85.8%, <em>p</em> &lt; 0.01). Specialized nurses performed better than non-specialized nurses (80% <em>vs.</em> 75%, <em>p</em> = 0.011), and those from orthopaedic services showed the greatest improvement (92% <em>vs.</em> 83%, <em>p</em> = 0.014).</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>Rehabilitation Nurses in Portugal have room to improve their knowledge of osteoporosis and fragility fractures. The hybrid educational programme proved effective in improving nurses' knowledge, especially among specialist and orthopaedic service nurses. We hope that this knowledge can be translated into continuous improvement in healthcare provision.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45099,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101120"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878124124000406/pdfft?md5=8809e69b3c020086c4d06b59b99037a6&pid=1-s2.0-S1878124124000406-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141705118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing orthopedic care: The impact of introducing nurse practitioners","authors":"Sarah Crowe ,&nbsp;Brittany G. Spence ,&nbsp;Pamela Colley","doi":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101123","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101123","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Orthopedic surgery constitutes a significant portion of surgical interventions globally, driven by aging populations (Spence et al., 2019). Nurse practitioners (NPs) have emerged as essential team members in orthopedic surgery, offering expertise and advanced training.</p></div><div><h3>Purpose</h3><p>This paper describes a practice development initiative that saw the integration of NPs to the orthopedic team to provide postoperative care to patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty procedures.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Aggregate data was collected from electronic health records and from online surveys.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Using descriptive and inferential statistics our data analysis revealed significant improvements post-NP implementation. Monthly surgeries increased by 41.6%, indicating enhanced access to care. The average length of stay decreased statistically for both hip and knee surgeries (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001), resulting in substantial cost savings and streamlined resource utilization. The readmission rate post-discharge also decreased by 41.6%, reflecting improved continuity of care facilitated by NPs. Surveys among healthcare staff demonstrated positive feedback regarding NP integration, highlighting improved accessibility, bed utilization, and timely treatment of medical issues.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This study underscores the multifaceted benefits of NP integration in orthopedic care, including enhanced patient outcomes, improved healthcare efficiency, and positive impacts on the healthcare team dynamics. Continued investment in NP programs in orthopedic settings is crucial for further optimizing care delivery and patient outcomes. Advocating for the expansion of the NP role in orthopedic surgery will contribute to elevating the standard of care in this specialty.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45099,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101123"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141761511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Application of virtual reality technology in postoperative rehabilitation following total knee arthroplasty: A scoping review","authors":"Shiyu Song ,&nbsp;Zhixia Liu ,&nbsp;Quanying Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101124","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101124","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>With the advent of an ageing era, the number of elderly patients undergoing knee joint replacement is increasing. Postoperative long-term standardized functional exercise is a focal point and difficulty in the recovery of joint function for patients after knee replacement. Virtual reality (VR) is increasingly considered a potentially effective option that can provide patients with a relaxed and enjoyable exercise method.</p></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><p>The primary objective of the scoping review to systematically evaluates the impact of virtual reality (VR) technology the movement and functional recovery, psychological state, pain levels, and quality of life of patients after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It summarises and synthesises VR's effects and feasibility in TKA rehabilitation training, offering a scientific basis and reference for the professional advancement of orthopaedic practice nurses and future research in this domain.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>We employed the Joanna Briggs Institute's scoping review guidelines as our methodological framework. The literature search spanned from January 2018 to December 31, 2023, encompassing databases such as PubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, Embase, CNKI, Wanfang, CQVIP, and the China Biomedical Literature Database.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>An initial search yielded 2708 articles, with 17 studies meeting the inclusion criteria after stringent screening. The findings indicate that VR equipment primarily comprises VR goggles, handheld controllers, and sensor technology. Interventions typically occurred 3 to 5 times weekly, lasting 20–30 min per session. The principal assessment metrics included pain levels, psychological state, joint function, and quality of life.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>VR technology proves feasible in the rehabilitation of TKA patients, effectively alleviating pain, enhancing psychological states, and improving joint function and quality of life. However, discrepancies exist regarding VR's effect on bolstering lower limb muscle strength. Future research should focus on evidence-based medical practices, optimising VR intervention strategies, developing customised plans tailored to individual patient differences, and potentially extending intervention durations to amplify VR technology's application effects in TKA patient rehabilitation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45099,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101124"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878124124000443/pdfft?md5=8508d85dbc1f443aac544f66978bcdac&pid=1-s2.0-S1878124124000443-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141841764","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Associations between pain, function and quality of life after total hip arthroplasty","authors":"Deborah L. Snell,&nbsp;Jennifer A. Dunn,&nbsp;Gary Hooper","doi":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101121","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101121","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objectives</h3><p>This study investigated patient reported outcomes, and associations with improvement in quality of life 12-months after total hip arthroplasty (THA).</p><p>Materials and methods:</p></div><div><h3>Participants</h3><p>Adults (n = 433) undergoing <span>THA</span> for osteoarthritis between January 2017 and October 2020 in a large publicly funded tertiary hospital in New Zealand. Participants completed patient reported outcome measures of pain, function and quality of life (QOL) preoperatively, 6- and 12-months following THA.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Clinically significant changes in domains of pain and function were associated with improved QOL, even when pre-operation scores were controlled for. The largest gains in all three domains occurred in the pre-to 6-month post-operation period. Baseline demographic variables such as gender and comorbidities were not associated with change in QOL pre-to post-operation. However, although modest, age at surgery was negatively correlated with change in QOL.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><p>THA contributes to substantial improvements in QOL, pain and function outcomes, and although possibly tempered by age, these relationships are likely to be inter-related and mutually reinforcing. Future QOL outcomes research should also consider the impacts on QOL improvement of other aspects of functioning such as psychological and social wellbeing.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45099,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101121"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878124124000418/pdfft?md5=ca40c178e1a7fcfcd5de39579d745389&pid=1-s2.0-S1878124124000418-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141638331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"RehabApp to promote patient participation in the rehabilitation process after HIP replacement: Development and usability study","authors":"Helena Isabel Teixeira Gonçalves ,&nbsp;Marta Campos Ferreira ,&nbsp;Maria Joana Campos ,&nbsp;Carla Sílvia Fernandes","doi":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101119","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101119","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><p>This study aims to present the developmental stages of a Mobile App Prototype designed to enhance patient participation in the rehabilitation process after hip replacement.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>To ensure effective interaction between the system and the end user, a User-Centered Design methodology was followed, encompassing three phases: Requirements gathering, Prototyping, and Evaluation. Usability tests were conducted to assess the usability of the developed system.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The RehabApp for mobile devices was created, and the testing results were positive. Users expressed satisfaction with the outcome, deeming it a valuable tool for their recovery. This outcome demonstrates the high receptiveness of these technologies in the healthcare sector, making it a project that can readily be expanded into other areas of rehabilitation.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>This study demonstrated the potential of the RehabApp in the rehabilitation process after hip replacement surgery. This accomplishment was realized by ensuring the active participation of patients, potential users, and healthcare professionals throughout the app's development.</p></div><div><h3>Innovation</h3><p>The RehabApp is a mobile application to provide users with all the necessary knowledge, enabling them to undergo a smoother and safer rehabilitation. Feedback from both patients and healthcare professionals played a crucial role in refining the app's features and addressing usability concerns.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45099,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101119"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187812412400039X/pdfft?md5=7a0c6b4e51143224b5306b308b93ae9e&pid=1-s2.0-S187812412400039X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141394860","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"LITERATURE REVIEWS – Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH)","authors":"Sonya Clarke,&nbsp;Carmen Queiros,&nbsp;Shareena Bibi Mohd Arif","doi":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101107","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45099,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101107"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141290325","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patient participation in orthopaedic care—a survey on hip surgery patients’ preferences for and experiences of engagement in their health and healthcare","authors":"Patricia Sköld ,&nbsp;Maria Hälleberg-Nyman ,&nbsp;Eva Joelsson-Alm ,&nbsp;Ann Catrine Eldh","doi":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101118","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101118","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Quality in health services is increasingly associated with enabling patients to participate in their own health and healthcare by recognising their resources and needs. Despite a growing recognition as to whether such participation is enabled, little is known regarding opportunities for preference-based patient participation in orthopaedic care.</p></div><div><h3>Aims</h3><p>To investigate preference-based participation for patients in orthopaedic care due to hip surgery.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>Patients across 17 Swedish orthopaedic units who had had hip surgery, due to hip fracture or osteoarthritis, January–April 2021 were invited to complete the validated 4Ps questionnaire. Of 1514 patients, 458 patients returned the questionnaire with reports on their preferences for and experiences of participation. Each of the 4Ps’ 12 items were analysed separately using descriptive and comparative statistics.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>A complete match in preferences for, and experiences of, participation was achieved with variation between items for 41%–50% of the patients; if almost matches were included, this occurred for 57%–77% of the patients. Less participation than preferred was most common in terms of having had reciprocal communication, opportunities for partaking in planning, and in learning how to manage symptoms/issues. Hip fracture surgery was significantly associated with experiencing lower levels of participation than preferred.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Though standardised care promotes efficient hip surgery care, our study suggests a need for more person-centred opportunities to engage. A discrepancy was noted between patients’ resources and preparation for their participation in and beyond the hip surgery process, particularly for self-care activities, calling for better use of nursing resources.</p></div><div><h3>Id</h3><p>NCT04700969 with the U.S National Institutes of Health Clinical Registry.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45099,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101118"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878124124000388/pdfft?md5=03bd720375a5c670eb49b5562014d782&pid=1-s2.0-S1878124124000388-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141407430","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rehabilitation following periacetabular osteotomy for acetabular dysplasia: A qualitative interview study exploring challenges, hopes and expectations among patients in Denmark and Australia","authors":"Julie S. Jacobsen ,&nbsp;Michael J.M. O'Brien ,&nbsp;Jeanette Reffstrup Christensen ,&nbsp;May Arna Risberg ,&nbsp;Lachlan Milne ,&nbsp;Jitendra Balakumar ,&nbsp;Stig Storgaard Jakobsen ,&nbsp;Inger Mechlenburg ,&nbsp;Joanne Kemp","doi":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101116","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101116","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Guidelines have been proposed for post-operative rehabilitation following periacetabular osteotomy (PAO). However, the perspectives of individuals undergoing PAO have not been considered.</p></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><p>The present study aimed to explore the perceived challenges of everyday life and hopes for and expectations of post-PAO rehabilitation from the perspective of individuals with acetabular dysplasia living in Denmark and Australia.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>In this qualitative study, we used a hermeneutic phenomenological approach with semi-structured interviews to explore the perspectives of 25 participants (four males), aged 16–43 years, who underwent a PAO. Purposeful sampling was used to provide variations in age and sex. Inclusion criteria were age above 15 years, radiographic evidence of acetabular dysplasia, PAO within the last seven weeks and undergoing post-operative rehabilitation. Inductive content analysis was adopted to code and analyse interviews.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>The analysis of the interview transcripts revealed four major themes: different expectations, self-confidence, tailored rehabilitation and aligning expectations. Several subthemes emerged within each theme, and similar patterns with minor variations were identified across countries. However, the financial burden of self-funded surgery and rehabilitation challenged some Australian participants, whereas none of the Danish participants mentioned this challenge.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Our findings elucidate the diverse range of hopes and expectations in individuals undergoing PAO, and how these relate to their perceived challenges. In particular, the findings highlight the importance of aligning expectations between individuals and clinicians when designing the rehabilitation.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45099,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101116"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141403926","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The treatment, outcomes and management of hand, wrist, finger, and thumb injuries in the professional/amateur contact sport athletes: A scoping review","authors":"Linda Ryan ,&nbsp;Owen Doody","doi":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101108","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101108","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><p>Amateur and professional participation in sport and physical activity worldwide is increasing in popularity, which in turn is increasing the volume and types of injuries sustained by athletes. Ensuring these injuries are treated appropriately and efficiently is paramount for athletes’ recovery and return to sport in a timely and safe manner.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>A scoping review to map the evidence regarding the treatment, outcomes and management of hand, wrist, finger, and thumb injuries in the professional/amateur athlete from contact sports. A search of seven electronic databases; SPORTdiscus, CINAHL, Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase and Cochrane Library and grey literature was conducted in January 2024. The reporting of the review is in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews Checklist. Inductive content analysis was used to examine the data and the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme was used to appraise the quality of the included studies.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Eight papers met the inclusion criteria and three themes emerged addressing the return to play/sport, surgical and conservative treatment and the most common/reoccurring injuries sustained from contact sports.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>Managing hand, wrist, finger, and thumb injuries in athletes requires a varied approach depending on the type of injury, treatment options, and external pressures. While conservative treatment is common and effective, surgical intervention may be necessary in certain cases to improve recovery and facilitate a faster return to sport. Preventive measures in high-risk sports settings could help reduce the incidence of these injuries.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45099,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101108"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878124124000285/pdfft?md5=dd95f9ea277a92bace618a5791f02d97&pid=1-s2.0-S1878124124000285-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141333367","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Patient experience during their joint replacement journey: The role of the Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner","authors":"Lesley Thomas,&nbsp;Nicole Hadfield,&nbsp;Rebecca Munt","doi":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101106","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ijotn.2024.101106","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><p>The benefits of the Nurse Practitioner role in acute care are known however, the patient's experience of having an Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner involved in their joint replacement care is unknown.</p></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><p>This study aimed to explore the experience of patients undergoing a hip or knee joint replacement who had an Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner involved in their care.</p></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><p>This study used a qualitative descriptive design using semi-structured interviews with eleven participants. Data were analysed using Braun and Clark's six step reflexive thematic analysis framework.</p></div><div><h3>Results</h3><p>Four themes emerged from the thematic analysis: 1) Information sharing and education; 2) Support throughout the journey; 3) Coordination of care, and 4) Reassurance.</p></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><p>The role of the Orthopaedic Nurse Practitioner in supporting participants throughout their joint replacement journey provided benefits for the patient's health and recovery.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45099,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Orthopaedic and Trauma Nursing","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 101106"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141029766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}