Journal article
Assessment of Informal Caregiver Assistance and Strain With Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The purpose of our study is to assess which patient-related and caregiver-related factors are predictive of caregiver strain and assistance when caring for total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA and TKA) patients within 2 weeks after surgery.
METHODS: We conducted a prospective study of caregivers of participants enrolled in 2 randomized trials. Caregivers provided demographics and completed the Caregiver Strain Index and Caregiver …
Authors
Zomar BO; Bryant DM; Marsh JD; Lanting BA
Journal
The Journal of Arthroplasty, Vol. 36, No. 7, pp. 2424–2430.e1
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
July 2021
DOI
10.1016/j.arth.2021.02.024
ISSN
0883-5403