ObjectiveTo evaluate the application effects of continuous nursing based on the King's interactive attainment theory in the rehabilitation of elderly patients after hemi-hip replacement.

MethodsEighty patients treated with hemi-hip replacement were randomly divided into the study group (n=40) and control group (n=40). The control group was treated with conventional continuous programme, and the study group was treated with multi-disciplinary team continuous nursing based on the King's interactive attainment theory. The medication compliance, joint function rehabilitation, activities of daily living and complications were compared between two groups.

ResultsThe ratio of high compliance at 1 month and 3 months after operation in study group were higher than that in control group (P < 0.05). The Harris score and self-care ability Barthel index in study group were significantly higher than those in control group after 3 months and 6 months of discharge (P < 0.01). The difference of the cumulative incidence rate of DVT, dislocation of the prosthesis and infection after discharge between the study group(5.0%) and control group (12.5%) was not statistically significant (P>0.05).

ConclusionsThe continuous nursing based on the King's interactive attainment theory can improve the rehabilitation effects of the elderly after hemi-hip replacement.