Course Code: REL-RTS-0-BPARPTNA
Hours: 1.25
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Recall best practices in managing the acute postop recovery of patients who have undergone TKA.
Identify potential complications and red flags to monitor for.
Recognize the effect comorbid conditions can have on rehabilitation after total knee replacement and strategies to maximize clinical outcomes.
Outline:
Section 1: Acute Management
Procedure Overview
Preparing for Mobility on POD 0
Mobility Considerations
Mobilizing Your Patient
Postop Day 1
Review: Jared
Key Takeaways
Section 2: After Discharge
Outpatient or Home Health Therapy
Complications
Treatment
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Patients with Comorbidities
Dementia
Diabetes
Frailty
Bilateral TKA
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Outpatient TKA
Outpatient TKA
Post-Acute Care
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 5: Conclusion
Summary
Course Contributor
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Nicole Fogarty, PT, DPT
Nicole Fogarty holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northeastern University. She has experience treating patients with cardiopulmonary, orthopedic, and neurological impairments in the inpatient setting. She also has experience in outpatient orthopedics. She has additional training in medical screening, lumbopelvic examination and treatment, and treatment of patients with cardiopulmonary diseases. Nicole enjoys using her clinical experience and interest in current rehabilitation research as a Physical Therapy writer for Relias.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Physical Therapist; in the following settings: Rehabilitation Settings.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.