Research Abstract
Background
A notable medical issue in hospitalized individuals, orthostatichypotension is both widespread and clinically consequential after total hipreplacement, yet it remains commonly overlooked. Therefore, it is important forpatients to understand the nursing measures that can help prevent orthostatichypotension, as well as the risk of falling associated with total hip replacement.
Aim
Evaluate the effect of nursing measures on orthostatic hypotension and riskof falling for patients after total hip replacement surgery.
Research design
Aquasi-experimental research design.
Sample
A purposive sample of 60 patientswho undergoing Total Hip Replacement.
Setting
orthopedic department, traumaunit and its outpatient clinics at Assiut University hospital.
Tools
Tool I; Patientassessment sheet, Tool II; Morse Fall Scale, Tool III; Orthostatic vital signsAfterResults:toms grading scale.Tool IV; Orthostatic sympmeasurement …
Research Date
Research Department
Research Journal
Tanta University; Faculty of Nursing
Research Member