title: Interdisciplinary approach to a total knee replacement program.
abstract: An orthopedic clinical nurse specialist facilitated an interdisciplinary evaluation, design, and implementation of best practice initiatives for the total knee replacement patient population using the Center for Advanced Nursing Practice's Evidence-Based Practice Model. The interdisciplinary team approach enhanced the total joint program by achieving positive patient outcomes, demonstrating financial stewardship of resources, and facilitating inter- and intradisciplinary communication.
authors.affiliation: Orthopedic/Renal Acute Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Center for Advanced Nursing Practice, BryanLGH Medical Center, Lincoln, NE, USA.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Seemann
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D019645:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee / Q000451:nursing*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000628:therapy; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants