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Essential Components of Preoperative Education and Planning

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The successful outcomes of total joint arthroplasty (TJA) can be influenced by the strength of the supporting program components. Starting before surgery, through the perioperative protocols, and ending with the postoperative follow-up, a patient is guided towards the optimal outcome. Preoperative education and planning remain essential to success. In the changing environments of bundled payments and outpatient joint replacement, preoperative preparation has never been more important. Modifications to traditional education programs should address the increased amount of information necessary to communicate to the patient and caregiver, and in the reduced amount of time available with outpatient surgery discharges. Common challenges during preoperative preparation include patient anxiety, expectations, and learning capability. The most comprehensive preoperative education programs will address these obstacles, and take advantage of the opportunity to optimize outpatient joint replacement outcomes while minimizing costs and complications. This chapter will outline the essential components of preoperative education and planning to assure successful outpatient TJA.

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Sah, A. (2023). Essential Components of Preoperative Education and Planning. In: Meneghini, R.M., Buller, L.T. (eds) Outpatient Hip and Knee Replacement. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-27037-6_4

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