Belang van pasientonderrig in die rehabilitasieproses by heupvervanging- chirurgie pasiente

Abstract

In this quantitative study emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse as a member of the rehabilitation team. Furthermore, the role of the nurse in patient education as well as the importance of effective patient education during the rehabilitation process after hip replacement surgery is emphasised. Various factors that impacted on the rehabilitation process are highlighted.

A structured interview schedule was used to interview a group of 20 respondents. All of the respondents participated voluntarily. Orem's Selfcare Theory was used as a theoretical basis for the study.

The researcher determined which information respondents regarded as important to attain functional independence during the rehabilitation process. The data gathered would serve as recommendation for a planned information brochure that could in future be given to patients at their first visit to the surgeon before surgery. The brochure could then be used as a basis for patient education in the course of the rehabilitation process.