Publications by authors named "Burra V S Murthy"
Clin Rehabil
September 2013
Article Synopsis
- The study compared patient evaluations of care in a surgical unit with a rapid discharge policy (3-day stay) against two other units with longer stays (5 and 6 days).
- Patients who had hip arthroplasty completed a questionnaire six weeks post-surgery that assessed their care experience and recovery issues.
- Results showed that the rapid discharge unit had similar or better evaluations regarding recovery and care quality compared to the longer-stay units, suggesting a shorter hospital stay is feasible without negatively impacting patient satisfaction.
Clin Rehabil
December 2009
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare outcomes of hip arthroplasty in a surgical unit with a quick discharge policy against two other units with longer stays to see if the short-stay outcomes were just as good.
- Patients from three NHS surgical units were evaluated pre- and post-operatively, measuring their progress using the Oxford Hip Score and other health indicators.
- Results showed that the quick discharge unit had similar or better patient outcomes and lower costs compared to the other units, indicating that shorter hospital stays don't negatively impact recovery or increase expenses.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to explore patients' experiences with accelerated discharge after hip arthroplasty to assess if they accept shorter post-operative stays driven by cost-efficiency.
- Patients from two UK hospitals, one with a short discharge policy (3-4 days) and another with a traditional one (6-7 days), were interviewed about their care experiences focusing on their views regarding length of stay.
- Findings revealed that patients prioritized the attentiveness and information provided by staff over discharge length; however, some expressed concerns about managing pain and mobility at home following earlier discharge, suggesting a need for enhanced post-operative support.
