Preoperative education and its influence on perception of recovery for clients awaiting total hip and total knee replacement surgery /

The puqjose of this study was to examine the manner in which an inviting approach to a preoperative teaching and learning educational experience influenced the perception and subsequent recovery of clients who were awaiting total hip and total knee replacement surgery. An in-depth review of the internal and external factors that shape client perceptions was undertaken in this study. In addition, this study also explored whether or not the Prehab Program was preparing clients physically, socially, and psychologically for surgery. Data for this qualitative case study research were collected through preoperative interviews with 4 participants awaiting total hip replacement surgery and 1 participant awaiting total knee replacement surgery. Four postoperative interviews were conducted with the participants who had received total hip replacement surgery. The occupational therapist and physical therapist who were the coleaders of the Prehab Program at the time of this study were also interviewed. The results of this study suggest that while individuals may receive similar educational experiences, their perceptions of the manner in which they benefited from these experiences varied. This is illustrated in the research findings, which concluded that while clients benefited physically from the inviting approach used during the practical teaching session, not all clients perceived the psychological benefits of this practice session, especially clients with preexisting high levels of anxiety. In addition to increasing the understanding of the internal as well as external factors that influence the perceptions of clients, this study has also served as an opportunity for reflection on practice for the Prehab therapists and other healthcare educators.

Water Below the Falls, NIagara, U.S.A.

The description of the image reads "(16) Looking at the tumbling, foaming waters, below the Falls, Niagara, U.S.A."

Horseshoe Falls from Below

The description below the image reads "No.66 Horseshoe Falls from below, Winter, Niagara".

American Falls from Below

The description of the image reads "American Fall from below".

Below Horseshoe Falls, Niagara Falls, N.Y.

The description of the image reads "364 Below the Horseshoe Falls in Winter, Niagara Falls, N.Y."

County of Welland estimate of work done on section no.1 and cleaning below the culvert of the tap drain at Marshville by Edward Henderson

County of Welland estimate of work done on section no.1 and cleaning below the culvert of the tap drain at Marshville by Edward Henderson, signed by S.D. Woodruff. Estimate no.2, Oct., 1856.

Second Welland Canal below Lock 3

Negative of second Welland Canal below Lock 3 in St. Catharines.