ArticleJournal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews2025
Effectiveness of a Supervised Patient Ambulation Program in Reducing Fall Risk Following Total Joint Arthroplasty.
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backgroundTotal hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty rank among the most prevalent orthopaedic procedures performed globally. Early mobilization postarthroplasty reduces complications, shortens length of stay, and optimizes recovery. However, the incidence of falls remains high, leading to complications and increased costs. Ensuring patient safety during mobilization is critical to minimizing fall risks.
methodsIn 2014, our institution created a supervised patient ambulation program called "No One Walks Alone" (NOWA). A retrospective review of patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty or total hip arthroplasty between 2011 and 2017 was conducted. The inclusion criteria spanned the preimplementation group (2011 to 2013) (N = 3069) and the postimplementation group (2015 to 2017) (N = 3947). Patients in the postimplementation group were enrolled in the "No One Walks Alone" supervised ambulation program. Data on patient demographics, procedures, hospital stay, fall rates, and postfall complications were collected. A logistic regression analysis was done to identify fall risk factors, and statistical analyses were used to compare outcomes between the patient groups.
resultsInpatient fall rates decreased from 2.5 to 1.0 per 1000 inpatient days between the preimplementation and postimplementation groups, respectively. The difference in fall rates between the two periods was statistically significant (P value < 0.002). Fall-related complications were notably reduced in the postimplementation group. In addition, the postimplementation group saw a statistically and clinically notable reduction in average length of stay in the hospital compared with the preimplementation group by 0.75 days (P value < 0.001).
conclusionImplementation of a supervised ambulation program was found to markedly reduce fall rates, length of stay, and fall-related complications, demonstrating the importance of proactive interventions to improve patient safety following arthroplasty.
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