Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 95-102, May 2005

The Vancouver General Hospital joint replacement rapid recovery program: Optimizing outcomes through focused pathways

University of British Columbia, T7A Vancouver General Hospital, 899 W. 12th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1N9

Editor’s comment Improving patient care does not always follow a pre-planned and pre-determined course. Improvements often evolve through an interdisciplinary/team approach which encompasses patient desires and views. This descriptive study reflects how an orthopaedic team have organised themselves and used this approach to carry care improvements forward. The work is not intended to be generalizable but contains a wealth of advice from experience.

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PII: S1361-3111(05)00025-7

doi:10.1016/j.joon.2005.03.006

Journal of Orthopaedic Nursing
Volume 9, Issue 2 , Pages 95-102, May 2005

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