Effectiveness of a Supervised Patient Ambulation Program in Reducing Fall Risk Following Total Joint Arthroplasty
Implementation 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.
Authors
- Steven N. Copp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3003-1874)
- William D. Bugbee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4250-6849)
- Audree S. Evans
- Kishan S. Shah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0421-4829)
- S. Kenney
- Jenna M. Tabbaa
Institutions
- Scripps Health (US)
- Georgetown University (US)
- Evans Analytical Group (United States) (US)
- Scripps Clinic (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAAOS Global Research and Reviews
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-24-00407
- Primary Topic
- Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00