Question

Identify and provide rationales for collaborative care measures used to treat a patient after a total knee arthroplasty.

Answer 1

Total knee arthroplasty(TKA) patients physicallt inactive after surgery. this low-level physical activity creates many issues like weight gain, Venous thrombosis etc. health care professionals' collaborative care improves patient physical activity. Health care professional multidisciplinary approach enhance patient with TKA positive outcome and avoid risk. This collaborative measure help develop ideal treatment and care plan. these measures include a multidisciplinary team like primary care providers, physical therapist, occupational therapists, nurses, social workers, critical care specialist care for the patient and improve quality and efficiency of patient care. These measures improve patient-reported outcome, early mobilization, reduce hospital stay, etc. It also reduces hospital readmission rate due to venous thromboembolism, wound infection, stroke, and improve patient physical activity.