Total hip replacement - College of Occupational Therapists
Total hip replacement - College of Occupational Therapists
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Appendix 5: Evidence- based review tables<br />
Source Design and participants Intervention Outcomes Results Quality and comment<br />
Peak et al (2005) Randomised controlled trial<br />
Hypothesis: dislocation is more<br />
likely to occur in service users<br />
who are not placed on postoperative<br />
functional<br />
restrictions (PFR) following<br />
total <strong>hip</strong> <strong>replacement</strong><br />
Randomised pre- operatively<br />
Of 630 eligible consecutive<br />
service users, 265 (303 <strong>hip</strong>s)<br />
consented to be randomised<br />
into ‘restricted’ or<br />
‘unrestricted’ group<br />
Restricted group n=152<br />
Unrestricted group n=151<br />
Mean age 58.3 years<br />
Male: female ratio = 139:126<br />
United States <strong>of</strong> America.<br />
THR – both groups:<br />
limit range <strong>of</strong> flexion,<br />
external and internal<br />
rotation, and avoid<br />
adduction during first 6<br />
weeks<br />
Restricted group: to<br />
maintain abduction<br />
while in bed, used<br />
raising equipment,<br />
prevented from<br />
sleeping on side, from<br />
driving or being a car<br />
passenger<br />
Unrestricted group: not<br />
required to follow<br />
additional restrictions,<br />
could choose to use<br />
equipment for comfort.<br />
Self- administered survey/<br />
diary to check compliance<br />
Completed surveys<br />
returned at first postoperative<br />
visit – 6 weeks<br />
after surgery<br />
Final survey at second<br />
follow- up visit about 6<br />
months after surgery<br />
• Number <strong>of</strong> dislocations<br />
• Service user satisfaction<br />
related to maximised<br />
functional<br />
independence/<br />
resumption <strong>of</strong> roles<br />
• Length <strong>of</strong> hospital stay<br />
• Cost.<br />
At 6 month follow-up, unrestricted<br />
group reported a much greater<br />
degree <strong>of</strong> satisfaction re return to<br />
pre- operative daily activities.<br />
(p