Measuring outcomes in rehabilitation following hip & knee arthroplasty: developing and validating a tool based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability & Health (ICF) Comprehensive Core Set for Osteoarthritis (OA)
Principal Investigator: Professor John Olver and Dr Jen Alviar
Joint replacement procedures are now commonly performed for chronic arthritis, and following the procedure, patients may be referred for rehabilitation that has been shown to improve outcomes in terms of pain, function and quality of life. This study aims to develop and validate an outcome assessment tool for patients undergoing rehabilitation following joint replacement using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health core set for osteoarthritis as a starting point. Outcome assessment is important in identifying the most effective and efficient interventions.
Prevalence and effectiveness of opioid use in pain management post total hip replacement surgery
Principal Investigator: Dr Srividya Viswanathan and Dr Stephen De Graaff
This project aims to document analgesic prescription including indications and outcomes following opioid prescription post hip replacement surgery. A database will be created for the use of opioids post hip replacement surgery and will evaluate the effectiveness of opioids using the Visual Analogue Score (VAS). This will be the first stage of a process aimed at optimising opioid use post hip replacement in a rehabilitation setting.