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Joint Replacement Support Package
Versus Arthritis have developed a six-part package to support people with arthritis waiting for joint replacement surgery in England
This guide was written in consultation with people with musculoskeletal conditions waiting for joint replacement surgery. The implementation of this support package could mean better health and wellbeing, and less distress, for people with arthritis waiting for a joint replacement or other types of orthopaedic surgery.
This resource is not intended to be a substitute for joint replacement surgery. It is intended only as a resource to ensure patients receive the holistic care and support they need while waiting.
The 6 key asks are:
1) Clear communication to be provided to people about when they can expect to have their surgery and receive the care and services they need in the meantime.
2) Personalised self-management support to be provided to help people with arthritis manage their pain while they wait for surgery.
3) Physical activity programmes designed to help people with arthritis stay active and prepare for surgery should be actively promoted.
4) Mental health support to be offered to help every person with arthritis to manage their pain and any associated depression and anxiety.
5) Signposting to financial support and advice to be provided for people with arthritis in work or seeking work.
6) COVID-19 recovery plans to address the specific needs of people with arthritis.
See the full Joint Replacement Support Package here: https://www.versusarthritis.org/media/23694/joint-replacement-support-package-june2021.pdf
@PeterLloyd, Information is key for all individuals that are waiting for a procedure like this. I also found that giving them a basic understanding about their body gives them an idea of how it works, as well as the importance of maintaining function to preserve and prevent further injuries in the future. I have created a guide regarding this, please let me know what you think. http://r3physiotherapy.com/wp-content/uploads...-Oct-2020-2.pdf
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Many thanks for the link to this Peter; it is a really comprehensive resource for healthcare organisations to use. Do you know if anywhere has adopted this for their hip and knee patients?
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love this idea and approach i`m seeing so many ideas regarding the holistic approaches ..so seeing this in the round in partnership with the person and in their own environment! im pretty sure with the wealth of similar ideas on this platform more will be done ;-)
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i think holistic approaches are so key to sustainable health and well-being - i would be interested in the uptake and traction this work is getting Peter? and approaches to influence local PPgs ?
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