Total hip replacement - College of Occupational Therapists
Total hip replacement - College of Occupational Therapists
Total hip replacement - College of Occupational Therapists
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Service user perspectives <strong>of</strong> the recommendations<br />
“The recommendations are very clear and take you through the journey that you as a<br />
patient go on when having a planned <strong>hip</strong> <strong>replacement</strong>.”<br />
50+ Forum service user feedback<br />
“The recommendations are a clear picture, to all patients, and their relatives to give<br />
them an understanding <strong>of</strong> the services available to them.”<br />
Golden Jubilee National Hospital service user feedback<br />
A specific service user version <strong>of</strong> this guideline was not part <strong>of</strong> the guideline<br />
development project; however, the response received from service users does support<br />
the intention that the guideline may be <strong>of</strong> benefit to service users and carers, and<br />
potentially enable them to be better informed about the occupational therapy process<br />
(section 3.3).<br />
8.3 Preparing for the operation and achieving benefits and<br />
outcomes after surgery<br />
The views received by service users reviewing the draft recommendations highlighted<br />
the relevance <strong>of</strong> the statements in preparing service users for their operation, and in<br />
their contribution to enabling service users to achieve the benefits and outcomes they<br />
want after their surgery.<br />
Respondents did not specifically comment on all recommendations, but feedback<br />
included common themes <strong>of</strong> the importance <strong>of</strong> being treated as an individual; receiving<br />
information; and effective communication. These principles <strong>of</strong> practice should<br />
essentially underpin every recommendation.<br />
“It is really important you are treated as an individual. In a group the information<br />
seems very generalised and you think ‘well my home or lifestyle isn’t like that’ so you<br />
don’t necessarily get the benefit. But if someone talks and LISTENS to you then these<br />
recommendations will make a lot <strong>of</strong> difference.”<br />
50+ Forum service user feedback<br />
“Being able to ask questions without feeling stupid is so important – everyone is<br />
different so some people will be worried about getting back to work – others will be<br />
thinking how can I make a cup <strong>of</strong> tea in my tiny kitchen with a zimmer frame.”<br />
50+ Forum service user feedback<br />
“Feeling like you matter as an individual cannot be underestimated – it really impacts<br />
on your belief you can do it and get back to normal.”<br />
50+ Forum service user feedback<br />
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