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Table 12 The Wesley Hospital Enhanced Recovery Pathway (ERP) discharge criteria for THA and TKA

From: Patient and surgical prognostic factors for inpatient functional recovery following THA and TKA: a prospective cohort study

Allied health

Independent with transfers in/out of bed and chair

Walking independently with aid

Able to negotiate stairs (with supervision, if needed)

Equipment and follow-up physiotherapy organised

Nursing

Showering

Toileting (bowels opened)

Pain adequately controlled

Wound and dressings reviewed (as appropriate)

Discharge Planning (e.g. services organised if applicable, support person contacted)

Patient

Accepting of discharge plan

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