2.5ANCCContactHoursAssessment of the Patient-Centered andFamily-Centered Care Experienceof Total Joint Replacement Patients Usinga Shadowing TechniqueUlanda Marcus-Aiyeku Margaret DeBari Susan SalmondIn 2030, when baby boomers reach 65 years of age andrepresent 18% of the population, it is anticipated that 67million adults will have a diagnosis of arthritis increasingthe demand for total hip and knee arthroplasty. With thegrowing emphasis on patient- and family-centered care,the aim of this project was to assess the patient experienceof patients and families throughout the entire spectrumof the total joint replacement service line care at a university regional trauma hospital. A shadowing methodologyas defined by the Institute for Health Improvement wasutilized. Eight patient/family groups undergoing total jointreplacements were shadowed. The mapped care experienceincluded time, caregiver, activity, shadower observations,and impressions. Findings revealed inconsistencies in thedelivery of patient- and family-centered care. Communication and interactions were predominantly provider-centric,with a focus on care routines versus the patient and family,and anticipation that care would be medically directed.Arthritis is a major cause of morbidity throughout the world with a strong influence on healthand quality of life (Centers for Disease Controland Prevention [CDC], 2010). In the UnitedStates, arthritis has been reported as the most commo ...
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