The patient/caregiver was educated on measures to promote safety and reduce the workload during immediate post-surgical phase as follows: Individuals with the facility of only a bathtub can have a tub transfer bench installed in the bathtub. A tub transfer bench extends over the bathtub, with part of the bench outside and part of the bench inside the bathtub. While entering the bathtub, individuals can walk up to the edge of transfer bench outside the [...]

The patient/caregiver was educated on measures to promote safety and reduce the workload during immediate post-surgical phase as follows: During the immediate post-surgical phase, individuals must consider using raised toilet seat to help promote comfort and reduce the effort of sitting and lifting up from toilet. When using a raised toilet seat, make sure the seat is locked to the toilet, to prevent tipping of the seat. Having an elevated toilet seat with armrests can [...]

The patient/caregiver was educated on measures to promote safety and reduce the workload during immediate post-surgical phase as follows: Individuals must avoid or minimize any activity requiring sudden position change during the immediate post-surgical phase. Pain and stiffness in the surgical joint can lead to poor balance and compromised safety. Individuals could also be taking lot of medications that can make them drowsy and confused, which complements the fall risk. Sudden change of position during [...]

The patient/caregiver was educated on 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 knee replacement surgery. Individuals with poorly supporting weightbearing joint must plan most of their life on one level in the house. This helps with avoiding the stress of climbing stairs and uneventful falls during immediate phase [...]

The patient/caregiver was educated on complications involved during immediate phase of knee replacement surgery as follows: Deep venous thrombosis or clot formation: As the mobility and range of motion in the joint is limited during immediate post-surgical phase, blood tends to pool in the deep veins of the limb and increase risk for clot formation. Usually, clots are formed at the level of calf muscle in lower extremities. Large blood clots formed in the lower [...]