Patient/caregiver was instructed upon fall Precautions during immediate post-hip replacement as follows: Clear all the cables and cords that can be on your path. The bad leg could not be lifting as high and consequently could get caught up with the cables and lead to impaired balance and fall. Assistive devices like walkers might need extra space to turn around the corners inside the house. Maintain a clear pathway to allow a free access along [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon fall Precautions during immediate post-hip replacement as follows: Do not use your assistive device, such as, walker or crutch, as a source of support to hold on to or push yourself up against during sitting and standing respectively. The assistive devices poorly support your weight during the task and do not offer a stable support, thus inviting a fall risk.  While sitting, stretch the leg with bad hip out, bear weight [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon fall Precautions during immediate post-hip replacement as follows: Falls and accidents can happen during the immediate post-surgical phase, as the incapacitating pain could be poorly supporting the weight of the individual. Observe compliance with the general fall precautions and use of assistive devices, as recommended, for fall & accident prevention. Assistive device helps with taking off some weight from the hurting surgical joint, which aids in pain relief. During the night, [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon measures to promote safety and reduce the workload during immediate post-surgical phase as follows: Certain arrangements and minor modifications can help improve safety, reduce the effort and workload for individuals during immediate phase of hip replacement surgery. The dressing stick can also be used to remove the pants off without bending much. While in standing position, loosen the pant at the waist and drop the pant down below the hip. Then, be [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon measures to promote safety and reduce the workload during immediate post-surgical phase as follows: Certain arrangements and minor modifications can help improve safety, reduce the effort and workload for individuals during immediate phase of hip replacement surgery. Use of a handheld water hose can help avoid the stress of turning your back inside the shower to the stream of water. Handheld water hose can help easy rinsing of back and other difficult [...]