Table 1 Data on responses related to equipment provision for people who receive primary THR
% (Frequency) | |
|---|---|
Timing of provision of equipment | |
Pre-operatively | 61 (104) |
Post-operative during an in-patient stay | 27 (46) |
Post-operatively after an in-patient stay | 8 (14) |
Did not respond | 4 (6) |
Professional who prescribed equipment | |
Occupational therapists (or Occupational Therapy assistant) | 74 (126) |
Physiotherapists (or Physiotherapy assistant) | 11 (18) |
Generic therapy advanced practitioners | 14 (24) |
Nurses | 0.5 (1) |
Did not respond | 0.5 (1) |
Who delivers and fits equipment | |
Occupational Therapist (or Occupational Therapy Assistant) | 41 (69) |
Occupational Therapy Technician | 22 (38) |
Physiotherapist (or Physiotherapy Assistant) | 6 (11) |
Generic therapy advanced practitioner | 5 (8) |
Social services | 10 (17) |
External organisation/company (e.g. Nottingham Rehabilitation Supplies) | 50 (85) |
Patient/Family/Carer | 8 (14) |
Joint social services/NHS service | 1 (1) |
Did not respond | 0 |
Specific groups who would not routinely receive equipment | |
No specific exceptions | 76 (130) |
Cognitively impaired | 2 (4) |
The younger patient (aged 60 or below) | 1 (1) |
Very ‘fit’ patients (e.g. runners or those who engage in vigorous physical activity) | 3 (5) |
Patients from residential or nursing homes | 2 (3) |
Did not respond | 16 (27) |
Specific groups who would definitely receive equipment | |
No specific exceptions | 59 (101) |
Cognitively impaired | 6 (10) |
The younger patient (aged 60 or below) | 7 (12) |
The older patient (age 85 years or over) | 11 (18) |
Very ‘fit’ patients (e.g. runners or those who engage in vigorous physical activity) | 6 (11) |
Patients who had a functional limitation (i.e. unable to functionally raise from a toilet or chair) | 24 (40) |
Posterior surgical approach | 1 (2) |
Did not respond | 0 |
Factors which dictate clinical reasoning | |
Surgeon protocol/care pathway | 58 (99) |
Therapy protocol/care pathway | 46 (79) |
Surgical approach (i.e. posterior, anterior, anterolateral) | 18 (31) |
My clinical assessment of the patient | 41 (70) |
Research and evidence-based guidelines | 18 (30) |
Did not respond | 0 |