Abstract

Total knee arthroplasty is one of the most common treatment for patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. Therefore, it is important to understand factors predicting patients' quality of life during post operation.

Author Details

Phichpraorn Youngcharoen, PhD, RN, Department of Adult and Gerontological Nursing, Ramathibodi School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; Suparb Aree-Ue, PhD, Ramathibodi school of nursing, Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok Thailand, Thailand

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Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Elderly, Quality of Life, Total Knee Replacement

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Factors influencing quality of life in elderly patients undergoing total knee replacement surgery

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Total knee arthroplasty is one of the most common treatment for patients with severe knee osteoarthritis. Therefore, it is important to understand factors predicting patients' quality of life during post operation.