Effects of Relaxation Intervention After Knee Replacement
With the burgeoning aging population, the number of people undergoing TKR surgery will greatly increase. Patients undergoing TKR often suffer from physical pain and emotional stress after the surgery. Pharmacologic interventions are commonly viewed as the only available approach to manage their discomfort. In fact, the use of relaxation techniques can be an alternative or adjunctive strategy to help them mitigate postoperative pain and relieve emotional tension, thereby improving their self-efficacy and enhancing their recovery. It is safe, inexpensive and easy for health care providers to implement into routine care.
Conclusion
With the burgeoning aging population, the number of people undergoing TKR surgery will greatly increase. Patients undergoing TKR often suffer from physical pain and emotional stress after the surgery. Pharmacologic interventions are commonly viewed as the only available approach to manage their discomfort. In fact, the use of relaxation techniques can be an alternative or adjunctive strategy to help them mitigate postoperative pain and relieve emotional tension, thereby improving their self-efficacy and enhancing their recovery. It is safe, inexpensive and easy for health care providers to implement into routine care.