Elderly Singaporeans' perceptions of undergoing joint replacement surgery: A qualitative study

Other Titles

Health promotion in the geriatric patient

Abstract

This descriptive qualitative study lends insights of elderly Singaporeans perceptions of their perioperative journey undergoing joint replacement surgery to inform healthcare policy, clinical practice and educational curricula amongst healthcare professionals.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Rosy Tay

Author Details

Rosy Tay, PhD, Health and Social Sciences, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore, Singapore

Sigma Membership

Upsilon Eta

Lead Author Affiliation

Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Acute Hospitals, Healthcare Professionals, Joint Replacement Surgery

Recommended Citation

Tay, Rosy, "Elderly Singaporeans' perceptions of undergoing joint replacement surgery: A qualitative study" (2017). Convention. 297.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/297

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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Acquisition

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