Recovery at Home
Definition
Recovery at home after surgery may require certain dietary and environmental restrictions, recommended rest and limitations to physical activities, and other dos and don'ts as recommended by a physician or surgeon.
Purpose
Post-operative recovery at home should promote physical healing and rest and recovery from the stress of surgery. For patients who undergo orthopedic surgery, the home recovery period will also involve rehabilitation to regain diminished musculoskeletal functioning. Emotional and psychological recovery from life-altering surgeries may also begin during the home recovery period.
Description
When patients are discharged from either an ambulatory surgical facility or a hospital, they...
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