Nursing care for frail knee replacement patients and their caregivers
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether special nursing care and support for both the patient and their caregiver can improve recovery after knee replacement surgery. It focuses on people who are frail and need extra help.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are the main caregiver for someone who is having or has had a knee replacement surgery.
- The patient you care for is considered frail (scoring 7 or higher on a frailty test).
- You must be able to speak and read Turkish.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You agree to take part in the study and be the primary caregiver throughout.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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