title: Perioperative concerns of the older adult undergoing total joint replacement.
abstract: Total joint replacement can be an important intervention in dealing with the chronic joint pain and immobility experienced by many elderly people. Elderly patients, however, do have concerns that are unique to them; therefore, preoperative preparation and continual assessment are imperative nursing interventions and are necessary to put elderly patients in the best position for successful recovery.
authors.affiliation: St Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta.
authors.forename: S W
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Selman
authors.forename: E F
authors.initials: EF
authors.lastname: Mistretta
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care